Two tutorials. Enjoy!
This one is really easy, just a tutorial on making your images brighter and more colorful.
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I'll be using Photoshop 5.5, but this can easily be translated to other programs
First, start off with your base.
-Duplicate it 3 times. Set them all to Multiply
-Duplicate again. Set to Screen.
-Duplicate again. Set to Soft Light.
You're done! Add brushes or whatever to your icon, and enjoy!
How to make this icon:
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EDIT: This tutorial works well on icons that are originally dark and have lots of blue tones in it
Light texture:
Would love to see what you made using this tut. Please credit to
raven353,
keai_icons, or
shihitsu if you wish to use any icons in this tut. Thanks!