Kenzo

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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Preparation
install the plugins
copy the selections into the folder “selection” of “My PSP Files”
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. Work with the copies, close the originals

Colors
color 1/foreground color #fadfb6
color 2/background color #933d4a
color 3 -> #372125

you may change the colors, according to your tubes

Filters
AP Gradient, Topaz Labs, Andrew's Filter Collection 56, Alien Skin Candy5, Impact, &Neu!


Material


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

Realization
Step 1
prepare the colors in the materials palette
color 1 as FG color and color 3 as BG color

Step 2
in the materials palette, prepare a linear gradient

Step 3
open the alpha layer
window > duplicate
close the original and work with the copy

Step 4
flood fill the layer with the gradient

Step 5
effects > plugins > AP Gradients > Gradient Pyramid > plugin 25 and Bound

Step 6
image > duplicate – image > mirror > mirror horizontal

Step 7
lower the opacity to 50%

Step 8
layers > merge > merge down

Step 9
adjust > blur > blur more

Step 10
effects > plugins > Topaz Labs > Clean 3 > Flatstyle > default settings

Step 11
layers > new raster layer
flood fill with color 2

Step 12
adjust > add/remove noise > add noise

Step 13
open the mask and minimize it to tray
layers > new mask layer > from image

Step 14
layers > merge > merge group

Step 15
selections > load/save selection > from alpha channel > selection #1

Step 16
DELETE (hit the Delete key of your keyboard)
keep the selection active

Step 17
activate the background layer (raster 1)
effects > texture effects > Blinds > color 2

selections > select none

Step 18
layers > merge > merge visible

Step 19
adjust > shrpness > sharpen

Step 20
copy / paste as new layer the tube « kenzo_contour »
don’t move it

Step 21
opacity of the layer : 66%

Step 22
layers > new raster layer

Step 23
selections > load/save selection > from alpha channel > selection #2

Step 24
selections > modify > select selection borders

Step 25
flood fill the selection with color 3

Step 26
effects > texture effects > Weave > weave color #b4bfc1 > gap color : color 1

Step 27
effects > 3D effects > drop shadow

Step 28
selections > sleect none

Step 29
layers > duplicate

Step 30
effects > image effects > seamless tiling

Step 31
layers > arrange > move down

Step 32
blend mode of the layer : Screen

Step 33
activate the top layer
layers > new raster layer

Step 34
selections > load/save selection > from alpha channel > selection #2

Step 35
in the materials palette, set White as FG color
flood fill tool with the following settings and fill the selection (left click)

keep the selection active

Step 36
effects > plugins > Andrew’s Filter Collection 56 > A Bit Left Over Gradient > default settings
(this pluginsg should be found in Unlimited 2)

Step 37
layers > arrange > move down

Step 38
adjust > blur > gaussian blur > 6

Step 39
layers > dulicate
keep the selection active (otherwise the effect will be propagated to all the layer)

Step 40
effects > plugins > Unlimited 2 > &Neu ! > &0.Excentricol

Step 41
adjust > sharpness > sharpen more

Step 42
keep the selection active
layers > new raster layer

Step 43
open the tube « calguisdcoquelicot2889 »
image > resize > uncheck « all layers » > 60% (don’t save the changing when closing the tube)

Step 44
copy / paste as new layer
move it like this

Step 45
selections > invert
DELETE
selections > select none

Step 46
effects > 3D effects > drop shadow

step 47
activate the background layer
open the tube « splatter6colorel »
edit > cut

Step 48
selections > load/save selection > from alpha channel > selection #1
don’t forget to check « invert »

Step 49
layers > new raster layer
edit > paste into selection
selections > select none

Step 50
effects > plugins > Topaz Labs > Clean 3 > Flatstyle > default settings

Step 51
blend mode of the layer : Luminance (Legacy) – opacity : 60%

Step 52
copy / paste as new layer the tube « libellule_kenzo_decor2 »
don’t move it

Step 53
blend mode of the layer : Screen

Step 54
activate the top layer
copy / paste as new layer the tube « MR_Ming Xi-Flower by Kenzo »
(don’t forget the erase the watermark)
move it to the right (see final result)

Step 55
effects > plugins > Alien Skin Eye Candy 5 – Impact > Perspective Shadow
find the preset provided

Step 56
copy / paste as new lyaer the tube « MR_Elixir by Kenzo » (the perfume bottles)

Step 57
image > resize > 50%

Step 58
image > mirror > mirror horizontal

Step 59
adjust > sharpness > sharpen

Step 60
effects > image effects > offset

Step 61
effects > plugins > Alien Skin Eye Candy 5 – Impact > Perspective Shadow > preset 1 Libellule

Step 62
copy / paste as new layer the word Art tube
move it top left

Step 63
apply your watermark

Step 64
layers > merge > merge all

Step 65
adjust > sharpness > unsharp mask

Step 66
image > add borders > check « symmetric » >
2 pixels black
5 pixels white
1 pixel black
30 pixels white
1 pixel color 2
1 pixel black

Step 67
file > save as... type .jpeg

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