Photoshop Gold Text Effect

Create gold text in Photoshop! Turn type into gold with this step-by-step tutorial that shows you how to create shiny, sparkling gold letters and text!
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Create a new Photoshop document
01:24 - Fill the new document with black
01:55 - Select the Type Tool
02:00 - Set your font options
02:21 - Set your type color to white
02:47 - Add your text
02:57 - Resize the text with Free Transform
03:41 - Duplicate the Type layer
04:08 - Add a Gradient Overlay layer style
04:27 - Edit the gradient
05:39 - Save the gradient as a new preset
06:03 - Change the gradient Style to "Reflected"
06:17 - Add a Bevel and Emboss layer style
06:28 - Change Technique to "Chisel Hard"
06:35 - Change Gloss Contour to "Ring Double"
06:49 - Change the Angle and turn on Anti-Aliaising
07:02 - Set the Highlight Mode and Shadow Mode opacity to 75%
07:10 - Increase the Size to fill in the letters
07:39 - Increase the Depth to 170%
07:47 - Add an Inner Glow layer style
08:37 - Select the original Type layer
08:42 - Add a stroke
08:50 - Change the Fill Type and choose the "Gold" gradient
09:10 - Set the Style, Position and Size of the stroke
09:29 - Apply Bevel and Emboss to the stroke
10:27 - Apply an Outer Glow layer style
11:15 - Select the copy of the Type layer
11:24 - Add a new blank layer
11:56 - Select the Brush Tool
12:03 - Load the Assorted brushes
12:42 - Choose the "Crosshatch 4" brush
13:12 - Sample a brush color from the gold letters
13:38 - Paint random sparkles around the letters
14:07 - Lower the opacity of the "Sparkles" layer
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Phenomenal job explaining everything--thorough, yet easy to follow.

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It's funny how some of the comments complain about this being too long. I've been using Photoshop for 15 years now and the option/alt + new layer thing was new to me. I appreciate that you took the time to explain everything step by step as someone like me always has something new to learn. Also, have you considered releasing two of the same tutorials? One for more advanced users? It's clear there's a demand for it as your comments indicate.

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Thanks for your comments! This was actually one of the first videos I created, and the comments, both good and bad, have been great for helping me learn what works, what doesn't, and what people are looking for. I like to think that my newer videos have benefitted from the experience. :) Creating two versions of the same tutorial is certainly an option. Another would be to cover only what you need to know to create the effect, and then explain certain topics in more detail in separate videos. What are your thoughts on that idea?

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FANTASTIC TUTORIAL, so easy to follow, thank you,

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THANK YOU!!!! I have been trying to create a realistic shiny gold for months. You instructed perfectly and I appreciate this more than I could ever express!!!!

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Superior teacher. This gentleman is blessed in his abilities to teach clearly. Thank you Steve. I will search for your videos from now on.

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Find the MISSING BRUSH you need in newer Photoshop versions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJTTnKeqipakgrs Help support new videos and get my tutorials as PDFs! photoshopessentials.tv/pdfs HI everyone, Steve here. Thanks so much for watching my Gold Text Effect video where I show you how to create shiny gold letters in Photoshop using a few simple layer styles, and how to add sparkles to the gold with a brush! If you are using a newer Photoshop version and can't find the brushes used at the end of the tutorial, click the video link above to learn why to find them. Please leave any comments, questions or suggestions below. And as always, thank you so much for watching!

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nice, but can you make the video of the computer monitor clearer? its too small I can hardly read it, but I really appreciate and so impressed with your tutorial.

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Very clear and detailed. Best step by step instructions for beginners I have ever seen lol

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Thanks :) I hope it was helpful.

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Thanks! I hope you'll find other tutorials on my channel just as helpful.

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WOW!!! This is so detailed and so clear. I can not wait to play with it and make cool text. Thank you!!!

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Very well explained . Thank you .

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Excellent. Just what I was looking for start to finish!

[@coldsoggyfries1624]

is there anyway to apply this effect to a 3d text? every time I convert text into 3d mode all of the effects disappear

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Very well explained.. this is the nice technic to explain video..best voice best manipulation..

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Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful. :)

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Thanks Bud. :)

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BTW - I'd love to know what kind of mic, OS and screen video software you use.

[@PhotoshopEssentialsChannel]

Great job on the gold letters. Thanks for sharing!

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Steve is the bob ross of photoshop.his voice is so soothing. in his next tutorial please say stuff like happy little layers and happy little fonts.

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HAHA! YES!

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i think he uses a computer to speak for him

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@@alexandra-jr2oz Why would I use a computer to speak for me? I do write a script to make sure I'm covering all the important information, but that's my voice in the videos. I even do my own stunts. :)

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That was my first thought. Man, Bob Ross was a boss. Let's see some custom brushes and some happy little trees.

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completely blown away with this tutorial thank you so much.

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I want to use this gold gradient color to some project. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@sandye4809]

This is a great video. When I get to the bevel and emboss step I get a lot more wrinkles/lines on the letters. I think I am following the steps exactly. Then I have tried changing from hard chisel to soft chisel and the contour. It still looks like wrinkled wrapping paper. Any ideas?

[@narie2899]

Same as Sandy E. comment, when I get to the bevel and emboss step I get lines on the letters. How to remove these? I tried to toggle some settings...help

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Superb, works a treat, looks great, thanks.

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AMAZING. I'm always looking for good text styles and this is just awesome!!

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Simple instruction for beginners in Photoshop how it should be Thanks

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Thanks Allan. I appreciate the feedback.

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What are the RGB codes for Silver gradients? :(

[@alexandra-jr2oz]

you can use a metalic swatch / gradient .

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I have been through page after page to try the gold aspect and none helped me except you. THANK YOU, that was easy. Now onto Chrome color.

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Wow this is great. Very clear and easy to follow. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT WORK

[@billyorston1]

Great Tutorial, every thing worked fine until I got to the Brush settings and on mine I needed to click "Legacy Brushes" first, then then "Assorted" and could make the selection as you stated. Thanks again, appreciate the effort.

[@PhotoshopEssentialsChannel]

Hi William, thanks for your comments. Adobe made changes to how brushes are organized in CC 2018, which is why you had to select "Legacy Brushes" first. I included a note about it in the video's description, but I'm glad you were able to figure it out. Thanks for watching!

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Thank you You helped me out!!

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Thanks I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong lol!

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Same here!!!!

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Users reaction: cool.. woah..WOW!.. SPARKLES?!?

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This guy gives tutorials like he's teaching a guy that has never touched a computer before.

[@PhotoshopEssentialsChannel]

Thanks for your comment. Sorry if you find the videos too slow. I purposely explain everything step by step so that everyone, even beginners, can follow along.

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Photoshop Essentials well overall great work! Not hating.

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Thanks!

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I would say he's teaching a guy that has never touched photoshop before. Which I haven't. (Well, it's been 15 years, but close enough)

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Hahahaahaha exactly

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Best tutorial ever...clear, accentfree and to the point

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Very easy and precise instructions I can follow without watching the video just listening... Thank you so much

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Looks absolutely stunning

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What an amazing tutorial! Thanks!

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The best tutorial ever.Thank you very much!

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Thanks a lot, no annoying music just a great easy to follow well planned video. Thank you for sharing.

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Amazing! Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. :D

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I love! This, thank you Mr Patterson ❤

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Thank You!! Very easy to follow.

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Definately going to give that a try and will watch Part 2. Great Tutorial

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Ultimate tutorial. Clearly explained. Thank you very much!

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Amazing and truly step by step. Excellent pace.Thank you.