Masking

A comprehensive and inspirational Adobe Illustrator tutorial, covering techniques with the masking tools and using type as influential decorational element. The tutorial is from the archive of Computer Arts Magazine. "Illustrator’s masking tools have long been a powerful part of its feature set. Here Martin Fewell shows you how to use masked images with typography to create an eye-catching illu

This is a very easy technique. Simply just use some acrylic paint and a foam brush to start masking on acrylics. However, there are a few tips that I want to share here.While masking with acrylic paint, you need to take note of the consistency of the acrylic paint you use.If the consistency of the acrylic paint is thick and by using a dry foam brush, you will get a more vibrant and detailed maske

Well, you can always count on the Associated Press to spoon out some left wing dribble, disguised as journalism. Hey, but, this stuff may just be their most hysterical yet- even worse than the "Bush is the worst President of all-time" crap.Just listen..."Monumental ... a major shift in the zeitgeist of our times." That's Douglas Brinkley, the best-selling author and professor of history at Rice Un

I've received a question through email regarding a technique used on one of my Clearscraps ornament. I've said that I've used a "Masquepen" to create the masking template for that ornament. What is a "Masquepen"?It's a kind of translucent masking fluid. It comes in a bottle with super fine nib to ease the doodling or creating your masking design.Here are the steps in using "Masquepen" for masking.

I love Science News... today I read that scientists found if you peel adhesive tape off the roll in a vacuum chamber it emits x-rays (source). I thought that was really interesting (and there is a photo of the thumb bones of a Scientist taken with the x-rays emitted from Scotch tape!). It reminded me of something I found as a kid - that if you unpeel masking tape from a roll in the dark, it gl

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In previous posts you learnt about “Cutting in” corners so as to prevent the paint from staining the other wall. If you want to be 100 percent sure that you don’t accidentally mark the opposite wall, you can use “Masking Tape”. Image Credit: Chris Campbell Masking tape is no different from normal self-adhesive tape. However, there are [...]

In previous posts you learnt about “Cutting in” corners so as to prevent the paint from staining the other wall. If you want to be 100 percent sure that you don’t accidentally mark the opposite wall, you can use “Masking Tape”. Image Credit: Chris Campbell Masking tape is no different from normal self-adhesive tape. However, there are [...]

We know what you thinking… Where the hell was this when I lost that game of Texas Hold Em’? The Emotion Mask is completely large, and enables its user to keep their feelings hidden… and simultaneously freak everyone around you the hell out. {Geekologie}

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Adobe Fireworks tutorial on editing and modifying existing masks. Fireworks vector masking is non-destructive which means you're always able to make additional edits to your mask without affecting your original image.

1. Day and Nite Shadow Effect by PhotoshopDesign.net2. Advanced masking techniques by PhotoshopGUIdesign.com3. Blend images with a layer mask by TeamPhotoshop.com4. 5 Great Background Masking Techniques in Photoshop by Corrie Haffly 5. Reveal Selection by InsideGraphics.com 6. Simple Masking Techniques Revealed by Claudia McCue7. Discover the Layer Mask by BasicPhotoshop.com8. Mastering Photoshop

Using Masking Fluid for watercolors is more simple than I thought it would be, I think it’s a replacement for negative painting. All you have to do is to have an old brush you don’t use anymore, wet your brush, rub it in soap for maximum impact and ease of use, dip it in the masking fluid then finally of course you begin painting and using it in the places where you want to apply the masking f

If you’re like me and have jumped into affiliate marketing head on, you may not know some of the nuances of using affiliate links. Recently, James Seligman of JMCA Media schooled me on how to really easily set up PHP redirects for your affiliate links to make them a bit more user friendly. [...]

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Recently some of my very kind friends had sent me some cricut cut-outs to play with. I must say a cricut is way beyond my scrapping budget for now. Most of the time, these cut-outs are being directly attached to the layout for embellishment. In my latest CJ pages, I've used it to do some masking around the page. I've tried this technique using some magazine cut-outs but not with a cricut cut-out.

LazyMask was formed by Kirk Outsourcing, Inc. to serve companies across industries that deal with graphics. These include publishing houses, advertising and/or marketing agencies, among others. The company is also happy to serve individual graphic artists and photographers. LazyMask’s has its offices in Cebu, Philippines, where graphic artists work round the clock masking images in photoshop. [.

When doing affiliate programs, masking the affiliate links, indeed, the most important thing need to be done to ensure that visitors visiting the real referrer links we advertise. It’s the best way to do not even affiliate, but also to hide external links at your blog. Let say, I have the link is better [...]

The clipping path and image masking specialist provider has recently published their new tutorial called Alpha Channel in line with this Lazymask wants to show a bit on how Alpha channel technique works. What is an Alpha Channel? Alpha channels are basically specialized selection processes. Alpha channels are used to make, store or edit selections made using [...]

Learn all about Masking in Illustrator, how to create edit and tweak your masks, then we will work through making both of the effects above using masks all the way! If you don't know how to mask in Illustrator you NEED to watch this, you will love all the new power you will have when working in Illustrator.VIEW THIS TUTORIAL

I've actually used this "Tertiary Masking" technique in my previous Valentine"s Card. Some of my blog readers had requested to see this technique again in my layout. Therefore I've used this technique again in my layout titled "My Cute Valentine".I've cut out a huge frame and use some temporary adhesive to attach the frame to the background. Then I've used the center portion of the frame as the masking template. I've move it around the frame to do the masking. This will create the illusion of frames or layers within the huge frame. I've used some distress ink to do the masking here.

Masking Paper! How To Protect Your Car From OversprayBy: Cooper MillerMasking paper is a tightly bonded, poly-coated paper designed specifically for consumer use in repainting and refinishing automobiles. The use of this product ensures the highest quality results by protecting the automobile from paint penetration, seep-through and overspray.Newspaper, which was once widely used when painting cars proved too porous for this purpose and often resulted in paint bleed-through. The poly coating in masking paper offers complete protection for the surfaces it is applied to if it is applied correctly. Masking products provide the maximum penetration resistance from the harsh solvents used in automobile sealers, lacquers, enamel paints and clear coat products. It eliminates dust contamination from fibers and performs well, even during wet sanding. Masking products easily withstand assaults from the powerful exhaust fans used to dry the automobiles after painting.Masking paper must be carefull

This technique is used on one of my birthday card in my other gallery. You could always find some very beautiful and cheap paper doileys in most stores. Normally, the paper doileys has some very detail pattern on it and it's definitely great for masking.Simply follow the steps below to achieve the effect on my card.1. Prepare a piece of paper doiley and a piece of card stock to do your masking on. 2. Use a temporary adhesive to attach the paper doiley to the card stock. I've used three colours of Tim Holtz Distress Ink to do the masking and ink the rest of the card stock. To apply the ink to the mask and the card stock, I've used some cosmetic sponge to do it.3. Then remove the paper doiley to reveal the mask image. To blend the colour better, I've used a mist spray to spray some water directly onto the ink areas and use a kitchen towel to lightly dab on the wet areas. (Tip: Do not over spray or else your card stock would be soggy)4. Lastly, I've used the same paper doiley to mask

I've actually used this technique in one of my Halloween card and now it's on my latest layout titled "Confused" in my baby gallery. I call this the "Washed Layered Look". It's sort of a distressed layered look. To create this effect, simply create your own masks from unwanted scraps of papers. In my layout, I've teared out a quarter curve mask where I will have a quarter circle teared edges to mask with. Then using some distress ink or pigment ink with a rubberish cosmetic sponge, I've dabbed on the edges of the mask and slowly moving the mask as I'm progressing on the overall circle design that I'm working with. The masking on the teared edges gave it a "washed" look. In my layout, I've done three layers of such masking. This will give you that "layered" look.It's such a fun technique and gives so much interest and depth to the layout! Try it!

In my most recent page of my postcard minialbum which is pg 7 in my others gallery, I've used the masking and stamping technique to create some details and a layered look on a flower design. Here's how it's done. 1. First of all, I've used a cardstock and cut it into the shape I want. Then I've stamped on it with some butterfly stamps. 2. I've made myself a scalloped circle shape mask and used it to do the first layer of masking. I've used distress ink (frayed burlap) to do the masking. Then I've made myself a second scalloped circle shape mask but this time the circle is slightly smaller than the first one. This time I've used a blue colour ink to do the masking. 3. I've cut out a smaller circle from another cardstock and add some inking and stamping to it before attaching it to the center of the circle. With these techniques, I'm able to create some interesting details and the layered look without having to layer all those pattern papers and creating a too bulky page f

two weeks ago, my landlady of almost 5 years gave us the boot. there's not really much in the way of affordable housing in this area; most rentals are obtained by knowing someone-who-knows-someone. as a result, my normally high running anxiety has been pushed a bit further. in between "real" work, "fledgling business" work & a simmering, sweltering apartment, i've started to pack things that i won't need for a handful of months. it has not been a pleasant time.one of the first things to be packed was the small plastic tub of Kiddo stuff: the onesie, the hospital memorabilia, the cap still sealed in a ziploc. correspondence from Betty from those first few years. pictures of H and i in "happier" times, official documents. i know the contents well enough, i didn't need to revisit them. i've got neither time nor energy for tears, anger and loss.books were sorted into "keep" & "donate" piles. it pains me to pare down my library, but if i haven't looked at the book since i've live

Brief Description: This tutorial was publish originally at photoshopsupport.com by by Mark Galer and Philip Andrews. This is great example tutorial for learning about the power of masking. "In these instances it is worth building a personal stock library of impressive skies that can be utilized to turn ordinary images with bland skies into impressive ones. The digital compact set to a low ISO

Okay, so I learned a lesson with Acrylics and Masking tape on my cubic abstract project. They don’t work well together. Maybe if I had rolled paint onto the canvas this would have worked, but I used a brush. The paint migrated underneath the tape causing weird runs. Not really what I was intending here. The funny thing about a technique that doesn’t work is well, now you know. Share This

Okay, so I learned a lesson with Acrylics and Masking tape on my cubic abstract project. They don’t work well together. Maybe if I had rolled paint onto the canvas this would have worked, but I used a brush. The paint migrated underneath the tape causing weird runs. Not really what I was intending here. The funny thing about a technique that doesn’t work is well, now you know. Share This

I've tried to incorporate foot prints and hand prints in my latest layout titled "One Size Bigger" in my family gallery. I guess most of us had taken photographs about foot and hand and are would liked to use our foot or hand prints in that layout but are lost in ideas. I hope that this technique that I've shared here would be of any help.My technique of incorporating foot and hand prints is as follows:1. First get your hand and foot prints onto some cardstocks or papers. 2. Trim your cardstocks or papers in any design you want and placed them onto the background of your layout. 3. Create a freestyle mask and cut it out. Don't throw away the negatives (of the mask). 4. Create a design using your mask and also your negatives as stencil. This is a technique called "mixture of masking and stenciling in layers". Do as many layers as you want and let your creativity flow. 5. In my layout, I even attached the masks as part of the design. Don't you think this technique creates an intere

Dynamically and Draggable Masking effect Author: Arun | Email Learn how to dynamically create a mask and drag it across your movie. First open up a new Flash file and import any image of your choice by pressing ctrl r. Next you need to resize your flash movie so that it is the same as your pictures. [...]

Jesus... Um...what are you doing here? Love and Respect, Dog Groomer from Petsmart Dearest Groomer, Trying on my Halloween mask. I'm thinking about calling it "President George W. Bush," but I'm thinking that might not get my point across strongly enough. What do you think? My Love, Jesus H. Christ

During the long months of winter I've had to come up with ideas for creative indoor play. You've seen the rollerderby? Well here's another use for laminate flooring: Use masking tape to recreate playground games in your home.Tape off a four-square grid or a hopscotch game to use with bean bags in place of rocks.For younger children you could let them put down colored masking tape to make roads for their Matchbox cars or to make rooms in a make-believe dollhouse.Technorati tags: WFMW parenting, masking tape, children's activities, laminate flooring, toys