Tutorial #1: Twiggy
Ok everyone, this is my first tutorial. Tell me what you think.
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Using PS7 (not translatable, sorry.)
Step One
Duplicate your base, set it to Screen (100%)
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Step Two
New adjustment layer > Hue/Saturation.
Hue: 0
Saturation: +45.
Lightness: 0
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Step Three
New adjustment layer > Selective Color.
Reds
C: -80
M: -20
Y: +75
B: 0
Yellows
C: -95
M: +25
Y: +100
B: 0
Magentas
C: +100
M: +100
Y: +100
B: 0
Neutrals
C: +70
M: -25
Y: -40
B: 0
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Step Four
New adjustment layer > Hue Saturation
Hue: 0
Saturation: +45
Lightness: 0
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Step Five
New fill layer > Solid color (#000000)
Set the Layer to Soft Light (60%)
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(You can stop here.)
Step Six
I take this texture by peoplemachines and set it to Screen (100%).
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And you're done!
If you want, download the PSD file here.
Other icons made with a similar technique:
These icons are made with the same technique as the tutorial, but on the screen layer I went to Image > Adjustments > Variations: More Cyan. It works if you want to give your icon a bit more color. :)