subject: 5 Easy Effects For Custom Labels Improvement [print this page] Improving your custom labels through Adobe Photoshop means adding special effects unto your design. A simple background and a simple text area are of course really boring for a label, and it of course does not maximize your use of an application as powerful as Photoshop. So for your convenience, here is the list of the best Photoshop effects that you can use for your custom labels. With these great improvements for your design, your color labels should look more vibrant, more visible and more integrated in terms of design. So put on your learning cap and read through this quick list.
1. Shadow effects for text and symbols.
Shadows are one of the best and easiest ways to make a batch of text or even a whole symbol pop out in Photoshop. This can be done easily through the blending options of the layer that you want to improve. The great thing about Photoshop though is that you can also change the size, distance and even the color of the shadow itself. So whatever your design is, you can customize the shadow itself to fit your specifications. This is great for any kind of label design, improving the visibility of the text and symbols within the design.
2. Embossed effects for text and symbols.
Another great effect that you can use for your custom labels are embossed effects. This effect basically adds some shiny elements, plus some light shadow elements within the text and symbols that you want to improve. The end result basically makes those design elements look like they are made of a physical lifted material, much like the embossing you see in your typical credit card layout. This is perfect for labels where you want to simulate that embossed effect, but not pay for that particular expensive procedure. You can find this easily in the blending options of your layers in Photoshop.
3. Glow effects for text and symbols.
Of course, another standard effect in Photoshop that is popular to many color label designers is the glow effect. This is particularly popular with product labels where certain words and symbols need to be emphasized with an eye catching glow. If you can imagine the words NEW AND IMPROVED with light rays shooting out from them in all directions then you should have a good idea of the result of this effect. You can even customize this in the blending options in Photoshop. You can alter the color and the spread of the glow any way you like.
4. Texture effects for images and text.
Another great effect that you should try out for your color labels are texture effects. As the name implies, this effect basically adds a certain texture to your text or symbols. You can basically make them look like they were made of something else. You can have them look like they are printed in satin, canvass, or if you download special textures, you can basically make them look like any other material you like. You can find this effect in the blending options for the layer, or it can also be done by adding a clipping mask above the layer with the texture you want.
5. Color gradient effects for backgrounds.
When it comes to the background of your color labels, a great Photoshop effect that you must definitely try is the color gradient. Instead of printing your labels with a plain white or plain color background, you can add a more dynamic background using color gradients. With this effect, the background can easily be changed to one that changes colors seamlessly. You can find the color gradient tool in the tools section of Photoshop, right with the Pain Bucket tool.
With all these simple but great Photoshop effects, you should be all set in improving those color labels. Believe me, all of these great features will improve your label layout, turning them into really effective label prints.
