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Generating these effects is a magical experience that Photoshop offers to users. To create water bubble shapes in Photoshop, a beautiful effect that is surprisingly simple for Photoshop beginners. The important thing is that after this article, we will learn how to use Photoshop with various tools and effects through a few basic steps.
Creating Water Bubble Shapes in Photoshop
Guide to Creating Water Bubble Shapes in Photoshop
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Step 1: Start by creating a square image with the desired resolution, such as 500 x 500 as in the article, or adjust to your preference.
Step 2: Fill it with a sea blue background, no need to match the image exactly.
Step 3: Here, we will utilize the Rectangle Tool.
Step 5: For this circle's layer, set Fill to 0% and double-click to access Blending Options.
Alternatively, right-click to reveal a lengthy menu > locate and choose Blending Options.
Step 6: In Blending Options, choose Inner Shadow and adjust the settings as follows:
* Blend Mode: Normal, set to white.
* Opacity: Clarity at 75%.
* Angle: -83% with Use Global Light.
* Distance: 7 px.
* Choke: 0%.
* Size: 18 px.
The result after this step yields a fairly complete water bubble shape in Photoshop.
Step 7: Continue by drawing a smaller circle and position it at the upper center of the larger bubble.
Step 8: This small layer still has Fill at 0%, and click to access Blending Options.
Step 9: In Blending Options, navigate to Gradient Overlay and adjust the settings as follows:
* Blend mode: Normal.
* Opacity: 50%.
* Gradient: Set one side to transparent and the other to white. (see image below).
* Style: Linear.
* Angle: -90.
* Scale: 66%.
For the Gradient, configure it to match the image, with one side in white and the other side transparent.
The final outcome of these steps is that we have successfully created a complete water bubble shape in Photoshop.
Step 10: Proceed to merge these 2 Layers using the Ctrl + E keyboard shortcut.
Then, integrate it into any image to experience the result of creating water bubble shapes in Photoshop.
The technique of crafting water bubble shapes in Photoshop is simple, effective, and can be used in various scenarios. Through these tools, one can also create their own creative outcomes.
If you've completed creating water bubble shapes in Photoshop and become proficient, you might be interested in learning how to create unique 3D photo effects using Photoshop. Check out the guide on crafting distinctive 3D photo effects with Photoshop here.
