Thread: [TUT]Creating a userbar[PS CS2]

Credits :
-Me for this TUT

Step 1 :
Open a new file 350*19.


Step 2 :
Select the Gradient Tool and change the Back/Foreground colors to whatever u like.


Step 3 :
Now with the Gradient Tool draw a line like showed on this pic :


Now u will have something like this :


Step 4 :
If u dont have a ScanLine pattern go here and follow my tut :
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Step 5 :
Next create a new layer "Ctrl+Shift+N", select the Paint Bucket tool and select Fill Type : Pattern.


Then select the ScanLine Pattern and fill your userbar with it ( Lower the Opacity of the ScanLines to around 30% ).

Step 6 :
Download the Visitor Font here : [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Create a new text layer and type your name, mod, ... WITH THESE SETTINGS :


Now select Blending Options and Add a Stroke with these settings :


Lower the opacity of your Text Layer to around 80% :


Step 7 :
Create a new layer ( Ctrl+Shift+N ) and Press Ctrl+A,
Go to Edit >> Stroke and use these settings :


My Outcome :