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[joshari]

So this is my very first icon tutorial.  Let me know what you think.

We will be going from
to
using PS CS.

Step 1:
Ok, so this is the original base


Step 2:
I duplicated the base and made some adjustments.  I went to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur with a Radius of 0.4 pixels. Then I went to Filter>Blur>Blur

Result:


Step 3:
I duplicated the original base.  Move the base up so that it is at the top of your current layers and set the mode to Softlight.

Result:


Step 4:
Create a new layer above the last one and fill it with colour # 000040 and set the layer blend mode to Exclusion.

Result:


Step 5:
Create a new layer above the last one and fill it with colour # 85DFE2 and set the layer blend mode to Softlight

Result:


Step 6:
Now I thought that the above picture was too blue and cold, so I warmed it up a bit.  Create a new layer above the last one and fill it with colour # E285AF and set it to Softlight.

Result:


Step 7:
Duplicate your original base and bring it all the way up to the top so that it is at the top of your layer pallet and set it to Screen.

Result:


Step 8:
Now all I did was add some text and I'm finished.

Result:


So the original base is by
ayeshalee
The finished Icon is up for grabs, but please credit
joshari.