GEL LADYBUG SHELL
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Software: Ulead PhotoImpact 8
Author: Claudia Conover A.K.A. Dia
Homepage: Dia's Dimensions
Terms Of Use: Please Read
Title: Gel LadyBug Shell
Skill Level: Beginner
Featured Tools:
Path Tool - Retouch Tools
Transform Tools
Additional Files: None
Description: Create a cute Gel LadyBug Shell
Gel Shell Body (only)
Open a New White Image, 300x300px set up like this:
With the Path Tool, Custom Shape - Half Circle, 3D, color White, draw a half circle the size you want your ladybug to be. Mine is 160x80px. Use the Transform Tools' dimensions if you wish to have any exact size.
Rclick, Align, Center Horizontally.Open your Material Gallery, Gel and apply G16.
Rclick, Shadow, uncheck the shadow to remove it.Open the Material box, Border/Depth tab, and check the Smooth Spline selection box. Click OK.
Rclick Convert Object Type, From Text/Path to Image.
Click on the Retouch, Burn Tool 30/100/50 and burn around the edges.Blur Tool, 30/5/100, Smooth out the corners and the top edges so it looks natural. Be careful not to do the straight line, as it will remove the burn. The more you blur, the less burn you will have left.
Return to LadyBug Tutorial for the rest of the directions.
