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Post by Lillias on Feb 10, 2019 12:57:05 GMT
I have to thank Rita (ritage) for introducing me to this fun technique.
The title Pinched Shapes comes from the fact that we will be using shapes and the Filter, Distort > Pinch.
As there are so many different things you can do with this I haven’t found it easy to put into words so I’m hoping you will just take it and run with it yourselves.
Let’s Start
1. Open new document - I used 800 x 800pxls but you can go larger if you want. 2. I created a geometric shape of sorts and placed it on the document. (see my Example at the end together with a sample shape I made for anyone who wishes to try this technique. 3. Duplicate first shape layer – Apply Filter – Distort – Pinch at 100%. Change blend mode to Difference. 4. Duplicate that layer and press Ctrl/Cmd+F 5. Duplicate that layer and press Ctrl/Cmd+F 6. Duplicate that layer and press Ctrl/Cmd+F 7. Repeat these steps as many times as you like. Every now and then if you like you can again apply the Filter, Distort, Pinch at 100% to a layer to mix things up. You can play with rotating layers, resizing layers, putting effects like bevels and the high inner shadow on layers and trying different blend modes also.
Create a stamped layer by holding down the key combo of shift+Ctrl+alt+E and place on a different background again experimenting with blend modes.
The things you can do with this technique are never ending.
Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
As I said I have provided a sample shape which I created for anyone who wants to try it but you are free to use your own if preferred. It’s in .jpg form and although it can be used ‘as is’ I would also suggest that you delete the white background from the .jpg leaving only the shape itself. This allows for a bit more flexibility when using it especially with different backgrounds.
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Post by hmca on Feb 10, 2019 15:19:48 GMT
What an interesting and unusual tut! Thanks to you and Rita. I hope to give this a try in the next few days.
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Post by Tpgettys on Feb 11, 2019 1:29:01 GMT
For my first attempt I used the image you provided. I applied the filter times, then stamped the result and rotated it 45 degrees.
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Post by Tpgettys on Feb 11, 2019 6:35:35 GMT
For this one I started with the Ornament 2 pattern in the 4 corners, added a gradient and then did the pinch algorithm a couple of times.  |
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Post by Lillias on Feb 11, 2019 10:34:38 GMT
Oh these are terrific Tpgettys. Thanks for getting us off to a great start. |
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Post by kdcintx on Feb 11, 2019 17:41:31 GMT
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Post by Bailey on Feb 11, 2019 22:32:09 GMT
Very nice challenge/technique BillieJean 
But so far I am finding it's not as easy at it looks to get a nice result.
For starters I am using your starter image but so far I am getting fringes in parts of the image when I apply pinching, rotating which make my attempts look rather "blah" so far.
I will persevere and play some with this though
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Post by Lillias on Feb 11, 2019 23:01:50 GMT
I will persevere and play some with this though Thank you Bailey, I like a trier. You can also try a geometrical shape of your own and see if you get on better with that. |
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Post by hmca on Feb 12, 2019 1:11:23 GMT
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Post by Lillias on Feb 12, 2019 11:26:02 GMT
I'm loving all of these. It's amazing - well it amazes me anyway - the different looks that we are all getting with the same image. Thank you so much for giving it a try.
I feel like Oliver in Oliver Twist - "Please Sir, I want some more"
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Post by tonyw on Feb 12, 2019 16:38:43 GMT
Fascinating! I tried with my own sort of shape:  And finished up with this (I also threw in a twirl as well as a pinch at one stage) Going to have to try another shape!  Tony |
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Post by bobharron on Feb 12, 2019 17:41:16 GMT
Thanks for the challenge this morning as we wait to get plowed out. It is amazing the colors created from two starter colors. I applied the filter a number of times and did custom rotation of the layers. i.ibb.co/y6bMGQD/Pinch-jpg.jpg. |
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Post by whippet on Feb 12, 2019 19:47:27 GMT
I can't find the 'blend mode'.
And the only 'difference' I could find, was - 'difference clouds'.
Help, please.
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 12, 2019 19:54:30 GMT
I can't find the 'blend mode'.
Go to the Layers panel.
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Post by whippet on Feb 12, 2019 20:19:29 GMT
Ah, so that is where it is hiding.
Thank you, Sepiana.
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