How to Create Reflections

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Posted on: 29th Dec 2013

Reflection is another design element that is used heavily in Web 2.0 websites. This technique is often employed in icons to create a 3D effect on the image. The use of this design turns images that are otherwise plain into visually-pleasing ones. Want to make a 3D icon? Follow these steps: 1. Open your favorite graphics editing program. 2. Open or paste your image on the working area.. Create a copy of that image and place it directly where you want to place the reflection. Remember that a reflection is a mirror-image of the image. This is important when making any reflections on your design. 4. Create a layer mask over a good portion of the reflection. 5. Place a gradient effect on the remaining portion of the reflection to create the illusion of a reflection. 6. Voila! You have now created a 3D icon. Of course, there are several ways of creating this effect. The one that we have shown you is only one of them. You can find a lot more tutorials on the internet that will help you achieve this effect. Choose one that you find most effective.

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