Ironspoon

Original tutorial can be found here


This tutorial was created by Libellule with PSPX7
I use PSPX8
but it can be realized with other versions

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Prepare your Software
install the plugins
copy the masks in the folder “mask” of “My PSP Files” or open with PSP and minimize it (best method)
open the tubes and duplicate them. Always work with copies, close the originals

Colors
color 1/foreground color -> FG -> #5875ad
color 2/background color -> BG -> #262a45
color 3 -> #a8b2b4
color 4 -> #ebf4f9
xxxxxxxxxx palette xxxxxxxxxx
don’t hesitate to change theses colors, according to your tubes
colors 1,  2 & 4 are assorted blues. Libellule added a grey (number 3)
if you change colors, keep color 3, choose the other colors in your main tube

Filters
*V* Kiwi's Oelfilter
Nick Software
Déformations
Tramages
Alien Skin Eye Candy 5 Impact
Eye candy 4000
Unlimited (Lens flare & Lens Effects)


Material

install the presets (double click on them)

Use the Pencil to follow the steps
left click to grab it

Realization
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open the alpha layer (selections) provided

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layers -> duplicate - close the original

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selections -> select all

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copy / paste into selection the image « papier-peint-731-yed »

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set the image « papier-peint » aside for a later use
note : if you choose another image, results will be different

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selections -> select none

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adjust -> blur -> gaussian blur / 50

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effects -> plugins -> Unlimited 2 / V Kiwi’s Oelfilter / Zig-Zack

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effects -> plugisn -> Déformations / Miroir 4 Cadrans / default settings
note : to be sure you have the goog plugin « Déformations », see if there is an S at the end of the word
the result will be very dark, donn’t worry, don’t colorize it

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effects -> image effects -> seamless tiling

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effects -> plugins -> Nik Software / Color Effex Pro 3.0 / Pro Contrast / 29% & 34%

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selections -> load-save selection -> from alpha channel -> selection n°1

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effects -> plugins -> Tramages / Cirquelate / 255

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selections -> promote selection to layer

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selections -> select none

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effects -> edge effects -> enhance more

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layers -> duplicate

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effects -> texture effects -> mosaic glass

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layers -> arrange -> move down

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effects -< 3D effects -> drop shadow / color 1

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effects -> image effects -> offset

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blend mode of the layer : dodge - opacity : 56%

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layers -> new raster layer - flood fill with color 4

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open the mask « Gabry-Mask 21-16 » and minimize it

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layers -> new mask layer -> from image

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layers -> merge -> merge group

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blend mode of the layer : soft light

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layer s-> new raster laeyr -> flood fill with color 3

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open the mask « Narah_Mask_0964 » and minimize it

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layers -> new mask layer -> from image

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layers -> merge -> merge group

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bland mode of the layer : lighten - opacity : 90%
translator’s note : I set the blend mode on Dodge

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effects -> edge effects -> enhance
your work looks like this

your layers palette looks like this

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copy / paste as new layer the tube « ial_tra_starfall »

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image -> resize -> uncheck « resize all layers » -> 30%

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move the stars to the left with the Pick Tool
adjust -> sharpness -> sharpen

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blend mode of the layer : Luminance (Legacy)

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activate top layer

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layers -> duplicate

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image -> free rotate

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close the visibility of the layer underneath to work more easily

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image -> resize

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image -> mirror -> mirror vertical

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effects -> reflection effects -> feedback

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selections -> load-save selection -> from alpha channel -> selection n°3

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DELETE (hit the Del. Key of your keyboard)

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selections -> select none

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effects -> plugins -> Alien Skin Eye Candy 5 Impact / Motion Trail
find the preset « Libellule1 »

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effects -> image effects -> offset

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open the visibility of bottom layer and activate it

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opacity of the layer : 50%

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activate top player

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layers -> new raster layer

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selections -> load-save selection -> from alpha channel -> selection n°2

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activate the image « papier-peint-731-yed »
copy / paste into selection

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layers -> duplicate
blend mode : hard light - opacity : 75%

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effects -> plugins -> Unlimited 2 -> Lens Flare / Flare 10 / Intensity 108

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layers -> merge -> merge down

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keep selection active

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in the materials palette, set color 4 as FG color

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layers -> new raster layer -> flood fill with color 4
opacity of the flood fill tool : 30%
don’t forget to reset the opacity of this tool on 100%

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selections -> modify -> contract / 25
DELETE

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selections -> select none

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selections -> load-save selection -> from alpha channel -> selection n°2

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selections -> modify -> select selection borders

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in the materials palette, set color 1 as FG color

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flood fill selection with color 1

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effects -> 3D effects -> chisel

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selections -> select none

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layers -> merge -> merge down

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image -> resize -> uncheck « resize all layers » -> check  « lock aspect ratio » -> 70%

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adjust -> sharpness -> sharpen

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effects -> image effects -> offset

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efects -> plugins -> Eye Candy 4000 -> Corona

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copy / paste as new layer « ironspoon_decor1 »

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effects -> image effects -> offset

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effects -> 3D effects -> drop shadow

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layers -> arrange -> move down

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activate « Raster 3 »

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layers -> merge -> merge down

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copy / paste as new layer « libellulegraphisme_ironspoon2 »

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image -> mirror -> mirror horizontal - move layer to the right (see final result)

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layers -> duplicate

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activate the original layer

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adjust -> blur -> gaussian blur / 10

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effects -> plugins -> Unlimited 2 -> Lens Effects / Broken Glass / default settings

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blend mode of the layer : lighten - opacity : 66% (or other)
translator’s note : I set the blend mode on Dodge

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effects -> 3D effects -> drop shadow

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effects -> edge effects -> enhance

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layers -> arrange -> move down TWICE

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activate top layer (woman)
effects -> plugins -> Alien Skin Eye Candy 5 Impact / Perspective Shadow
preset Libellule1

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copy / paste as new layer « ironspoon_decor2 »

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don’t move it
if the tube you chose exceeds on the decor, move down the decoration layer

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copy / paste as new layer the text « ironspoon_texte »

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move the layer to the left (see final result)

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layers -> merge -> merge visible

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layers -> new raster layer

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selections -> select all

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effects -> 3D effects -> cutout / color 2

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selections -> select none

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image -> add borders -> ...
1 pixel color 1
3 pixels color 4
1 pixel color 1
30 pixels color 4
1 pixel color 1
30 pixels color 4
2 pixels color 1

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copy / paste as new layer « ironspoon_coins »
don’t move it

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apply your watermark
layers -> merge -> merge all (flatten)

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adjust -> sharpness -> unsharp mask

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file -> save as... / type .jpeg
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