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How Do You Make a Textured Scratch in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 11:25 pm

If you’re looking to add some extra depth and dimension to your text, Photoshop’s ‘Layer Styles’ function is a great way to do it. One of the options under the ‘Texture’ heading is ‘Scratch’. This adds a realistic-looking scratched texture to your text, as if it’s been carved or scratched into the surface.

To create a textured scratch in Photoshop, first make sure you have a layer with your text on it. Then, go to the ‘Layer Styles’ menu and select ‘Scratch’.

PRO TIP: This tutorial is not for beginners. It assumes a basic understanding of Photoshop and how to use its various tools. The tutorial also uses some advanced techniques that may not be familiar to all users.

In the ‘Scratch’ menu, you can adjust the size, intensity and direction of the scratches. You can also choose whether you want them to be horizontal, vertical or diagonal.

Once you’ve got your scratches the way you want them, simply click ‘OK’ and they’ll be applied to your text layer. If you want to remove the scratches later, simply go back into the ‘Layer Styles’ menu and deselect ‘Scratch’.

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