Ask Carl: How to Make 3d Crystal Buttons – Photoshop Tutorial

Last week I launched the AskCarl feature thinking that it would be a great success. But I was surprised seeing nothing but dirt on my mail box this past week that wants to ask a question and participate to this new feature. Special thanks to Techzillo who dropped me a comment asking how did I make those 3d crystal buttons.

I didn’t waste any time and made a tutorial (To keep the new feature alive! ). So, here it is, enjoy!

How to Make 3d Crystal Buttons – Photoshop Tutorial

1. Start, by creating a 125 x 125 image (Like the C Image right) and put it in an empty 142 x 142 square.

2. Then add drop shadow (Layer > Layer Style > Drop Shadow) to your 125 x 125 square image (NOTE: The 125 x 125 must have a transparent background for the drop shadow to take effect). You can copy what I did below (Click to enlarge)

3. After that, add Bevel & Emboss (Layer > Layer Style > Bevel & Emboss) to your 125 x 125 square image. Follow what I did below and remember to also set your gloss contour. (NOTE: Blend the color of your shadow to the image)

The Result

Drumroll please!

Viola! That’s it! Easy as 1, 2, 3… If you have any comments or want to add something just drop me a comment below

Have any questions? Well don’t waste time searching Google, just drop me a mail and I’ll try my best to answer!