Learn how to create am leather engraved look.

Part1: Setting up the workspace.
Ok, let us get started. Create a new image using the dimension  800 x 600. Set the background color to white. You can change the background depending on you web site color. Create a new layer, Layer New Layer... (Shift+Ctrl+N). Name the layer "Leather". Copy and paste your texture into adobe Photoshop.  

With that, you should have the effect below.

Step3: Adding Text, and blending options.
Click on the Type Tool and write something in your work area. I typed "pixel digest" using the SF Atarian Syste font, you can use what ever font your like. Right click on the Text layer and click Blending Options and add the settings below.

Bevel and Emboss 

Pattern Overlay (Download Pattern)

Stroke 

With that you should have the effect below.

Finished:
Well that is it. Hope it is what you expected. If you have, any questions or comments feel free to e-mail me or leave a message on the forum. If you are having a hard time with the tutorial email me and I will try to help.

This Tutorial was Created By Mark
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