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How Do You Make a Hedcut in Photoshop?

Last updated on November 20, 2022 @ 11:09 am

In this tutorial, we will show you how to make a hedcut in Photoshop. First, you will need to open Photoshop and create a new document.

Once your document is open, you will need to create a new layer. To do this, click on the “Layer” menu at the top of the screen and select “New Layer. ”

Once you have created a new layer, you will need to select the “Pencil” tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen. With the pencil tool selected, click and drag your mouse across the image to draw a line.

The line does not have to be perfect, as we will be erasing part of it later. Once you have drawn your line, press the “Enter” key on your keyboard to confirm.

Next, you will need to select the “Eraser” tool from the toolbar. With the eraser tool selected, erase part of the line you drew in the previous step.

The amount of the line that you erase will determine the thickness of the hedcut. Once you are satisfied with the thickness of the hedcut, press the “Enter” key on your keyboard to confirm.

PRO TIP: This article offers only a superficial overview of how to create a hedcut in Photoshop. It does not address important issues such as choosing an appropriate image, preparing the image for conversion, or troubleshooting common problems. As a result, readers may not be able to create a hedcut that meets their needs or expectations.

Now that you have created your hedcut, you will need to add some text. To do this, select the “Text” tool from the toolbar and click anywhere on the image.

A text box will appear and you can type in whatever text you want. Once you are satisfied with your text, press the “Enter” key on your keyboard to confirm.

Finally, you will need to save your image. To do this, click on the “File” menu at the top of the screen and select “Save As.”

Choose a location to save your file and click “Save. ”

Conclusion:

Now that you know how to make a hedcut in Photoshop, try it out for yourself! Experiment with different lines and thicknesses to see what looks best. You can also add color to your hedcut by selecting the “Paint Bucket” tool from the toolbar and clicking anywhere on the image.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.