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How Do I Make A Satin Ribbon Realistically Weave Through Text


t4akawolf

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I want the ribbon in this image to look "realistic", like real satin. Meaning, I want it to have raises and dips (highlights and shadows) as it goes above and below the alphabet.
How do I achieve this in CS6?
I know I can use the "Satin" layer style, but I don't have fine enough control to make the dips and raises I want.
The light source in the picture is on this side ---->.
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IamSam

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Hi and welcome to PSG.

This is a really fast explanation, sorry.

In order to accomplish this effect you must have some artistic ability.

When creating anything in Ps make sure everything is on it's own layer or can be later placed on it's own layer.


The sections of the ribbon must be on their own layers.



Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.37.45 AM.png

For this demo, I will only use one section of the ribbon.

Here is the lower part of this section.

I used the Pen Tool set to shape. I also set my shape fill to the same color of your ribbon.
I used your original ribbon as a template to trace over.

Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.37.56 AM.png

Here is the upper part of the section.

Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.38.07 AM.png

Since the two are on separate layers, you can now isolate them by making
a selection. (Shift + mouse click the layers thumbnail)

Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.38.24 AM.png

Create a new layer. Then use the Brush Tool to fill in some shading within the selection.
Since the light will be coming from the left, the ribbons edge here would be lighter.


Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.38.38 AM.png
Isolate the upper section.

Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.38.52 AM.png

On a new layer use the Brush Tool set to a darker color to
fill in the 'backside' of the ribbon.

Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.39.01 AM.png

Do the same for the rest of the ribbon sections.

Here is the layers panel....

Screen Shot 2015-01-16 at 8.54.56 AM.png

Good luck.
 
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