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Here
we go, get ready for a super easy 3d pipe. Create a new window (ctrl+N).
Any size here will do, I chose 5 by 5 inches, bigger for me is always
better.
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First
make a new layer. On that new layer, create a rectangle with the
marquee tool ( )
and then create a black to gray gradient with none other than the gradient
tool ( )
Make sure you begin the gradient at the bottom of the marquee and drag
it to the top of the selected marquee, this is probably the most
important step. !
Use my example to check your progress.
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Your
basically done. Highlight your layer and then go to Filter, Artistic,
and the choose Cutout. I used 4,4,2, but use what you like! Make the
bar look how you want it to.
note* the numbers may differ with different bar sizes. |
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Now
change your background color to black (this should be the layer we haven't
worked on yet). Thee you have it, a gray 3d bar! If you want you can delete
the black lining around the bar with the marquee tool ().
Below is an example of the final product and what could be done with
it.
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Pipe 2
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