Art & Design in Photoshop
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Click on the Contour checkbox to turn it on and switch to that pane. This applies a shape to the bevel itself. You don’t have to use this step if you don’t want a shaped bevel.
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Click on the Satin checkbox to turn it on, and switch to its pane. By changing the distance, size and contour we can change the apparent reflections this creates.
Click here to open the color dialog to pick a different color
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Finally, add a Color Overlay. Choose a grayish blue color for steel and silver (more gray than blue), and a strong orange for a gold effect.
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Changing color overlay to orange produces a gold effect
Increasing the bevel width removes the flat area from the face
Adding texture produces a mottled surface
Changing the contour and increasing the bevel width adds interest
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