Mirror Text with a 3D feeling

mirror1.gif (2017 bytes) Start with a new RGB image (300x300 pixels) and fill it with black Go to filter/other/offset and apply the settings as the picture shows here to the left.
mirror2.gif (1033 bytes) Select the black square with the MagicWand Tool and use the MoveTool while holding down the shift key to drag it to the upper left corner.
mirror3.jpg (8801 bytes) Now, use the Planar Tiling filter from Kai´s Power tools. You can see the settings on the picture here to the left.
mirror4.gif (2636 bytes) Add a new layer and select the gradient tool with the settings: Foreground to transparent. Use white as foregroundcolor. Drag it from above the "horizon" to the bottom of the image. Do that 2 or 3 times.
mirror5.jpg (5395 bytes) Add a new layer and write your text. Fill it with desired color and apply some effects. Don´t deselect the the text.
mirror6.jpg (7211 bytes) Apply the PerspectiveShadow from EyeCandy. Copy the text and paste it. A new layer will be added.
mirror7.jpg (8984 bytes) Go to Layer/transform/flip horizontal and set the layer opacity to about 45-50%. Move the text to the baseline of the originally text.

 

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