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How Do You Make a Candle Flame in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

There are a few different ways that you can make a candle flame in Photoshop. One way is to use the brush tool to create a flickering effect.

Another way is to use the layer styles menu to add a glow effect. You can also use the pen tool to create a realistic looking flame.

To create a flickering effect, first create a new layer. Then, select the brush tool and choose a soft round brush.

Next, set the brush size to about 20px and set the opacity to 20%. Then, click and hold down the mouse button while you move the brush back and forth.

To create a glowing effect, first duplicate the layer that you want to add the effect to. Then, go to the layer styles menu and select “glowing edges”. Adjust the settings until you are happy with the results.

PRO TIP: This note is to warn you about the possible dangers of using the Photoshop software to create a candle flame. While it is possible to create a realistic looking candle flame using Photoshop, there is also a risk of creating an unsafe, flickering flame that could potentially catch fire. If you are not careful, you could end up with a dangerous situation on your hands.

To create a realistic looking flame, first create a new layer. Then, select the pen tool and draw a wavy line.

Next, set the stroke width to about 10px and set the color to orange. Finally, go to filter > render > lighting effects and adjust the settings until you are happy with the results.

Conclusion:

There are many different ways that you can make a candle flame in Photoshop. You can use the brush tool to create a flickering effect, use the layer styles menu to add a glow effect, or use the pen tool to create a realistic looking flame.

Kathy McFarland

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