How to Rasterize Text in Photoshop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Using the type tool

   For this tutorial, a basic letter sized document is used.
   
   You are welcome to use also any font.
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   Step 2: type any word

   Select rasterize type.
   
   Because the rasterized type is now a graphic you can now manipulate it by applying filters or brushes on it.
   
   Thus, the following steps are different techniques on how the rasterized type can be used. , To do so, go to your Eraser Tool and select the Stencil Sponge-Wet Brush.
   
   Erase some parts of the graphic with the eraser tool. , Create a new layer by typing in Shift + Ctrl + N and then fill the layer with any color using the bucket tool.
   
   This can also be done by typing in Ctrl + Backspace.
   
   However, if you do this, make sure that your selected color is set as the background color. , Next merge the two layers by using the shortcut Ctrl + E.
   
   Draw a frame using the pen tool and save the path.
   
   Right click over it and select stroke path, use a calligraphic brush.
   
   Then fill the outer areas with white using the Bucket Tool, but make sure though that the opacity of the Bucket Tool is set to 25%. ,
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   Step 3: phrase or paragraph on a new document.

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   Step 4: Right click over the type layer.

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   Step 5: Start by applying a faded effect on the text.

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   Step 6: Add a background on the graphic using any color you like.

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   Step 7: Finally

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   Step 8: apply two techniques by following these steps: Duplicate the type graphic and change the opacity of the layer to 20 – 25 %.

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   Step 9: Admire your final artwork.

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