The Gimp: Shiny/Chrome Effect(Help)

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  1. SE7ENS1NS4M

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    Hey.
    I was about to start making a wallpaper when I realized I didn't know how to make shiny/chrom lines etc...This is a key factor to my wallpaper, and i'd really appreciate it if someone helped me out.
    If you don't know how to do that, you could also help by telling me how to cause a reflection/glow (so it looks like it's reflecting what's new it).
    Thank!
     
  2. Shade117 pro

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    lol i think i can do wat ur asking but pls be a tiny bit more specific & probaly with an example
     
  3. SE7ENS1NS4M

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    [​IMG]
    the chrome around the crest
     
  4. Hari

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    Looks like a gradient overlay to me.
     
  5. fiery

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  6. SE7ENS1NS4M

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    kinda of but i was looking for more a of a border not button...the shape has to be able to variate
     
  7. fiery

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    You can make a logo with script fu which is the effect i think your looking for

    [​IMG]

    Also in FX-Foundry there is Alpha to Logo,Chromium.
     
  8. SE7ENS1NS4M

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    yes that looks right
    can i do borders and stuff with it?
    how do i get it/use it?
     
  9. fiery

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    xtns,logos,chrome
    xtns,fx-foundry,logos,chrominium
    Or open a layer and go to fx-foundry.I have MacGimp so it may be different.Im sure you can make borders with it.Just play around with it.
     
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  10. SE7ENS1NS4M

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    ty very much
    this can get locked now
     

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