Damaged aluminum
In a layer, create some raster text and airbrush in some broad
strokes of very subdued blue and yellow.
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Get the "marching ants" selection marquee around the text and
invoke SuperBladePro.
Clear the settings by clicking the "simple bevel" button. Then load the texure "aluminum" and the environment "white chrome" or "aurora". Turn Reflection down to about 30, Texture to about 40, and Embossing to 100. Add a little Tarnish in deep, muted green, and some blotches in a dull olive color.
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Click OK to apply the effect.
Try adding a backdrop composed of the same muted blues and yellows that you painted the word with.
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Tutorial 1 |
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