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How Do You Make a Polka Dot in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 10:48 pm

The easiest way to make a polka dot in Photoshop is to use the brush tool. Select the brush tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen. Then, click on the “Brush” drop down menu in the options bar at the top of the screen and select a round brush.

Next, set your foreground color to the color you want your polka dot to be. Finally, click once on your canvas where you want your polka dot to appear. Repeat this process until you have created all of the polka dots you want.

If you want to create a more complex polka dot design, you can use the pen tool. First, select the pen tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen. Then, click on the “Paths” drop down menu in the options bar at the top of the screen and select “Create new path.” Next, use the pen tool to draw a path around where you want your polka dots to appear.

Once you have drawn your path, click on the “Brush” drop down menu in the options bar and select a round brush. Finally, set your foreground color to the color you want your polka dots to be and click on the “Stroke path” button in the options bar. Your polka dots should now appear inside of your path.

PRO TIP: This tutorial is not for beginners. It assumes a basic understanding of Photoshop and its tools. If you are not familiar with Photoshop, please consult a beginner’s guide before attempting this tutorial.

Now that you know how to make a polka dot in Photoshop, experiment with different colors and patterns to create your own unique designs!

Conclusion: How Do You Make a Polka Dot in Photoshop?

The easiest way to make a polka dot in Photoshop is to use either the brush tool or pen tool. First, select either tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen. Then, set your foreground color to desired color for your polka dot/s.

If using brush tool, click once on your canvas where you want your polka dot/s to appear; if using pen tool, draw a path around where you want your polka dots to appear then click on “Stroke path” button in options bar. Your polka dots should now appear inside of your path! Experiment with different colors and patterns to create your own unique designs!

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