Line that starts at a certain percentage of the distance from the center This means that they are defined as manipulable mathematical objects. Lines (and rectangles and all the shapes under that tool) in VECTORįormat. In the "create a filled layer" option, Version 6 makes "create a filled layer" option, you will need to rasterize Using methods that I go through in my heart and raindrop Layer" option is useful if you want to be able to manipulate your In options, choose the thickness that you want your line, and then click on the Create a new shape layer box which is highlighted here in orange: *In version 6, the line tool is under the rectangle tool. Or shade it or something, dress it up in this step. Note: if you want to use a patterned line You can use guidelines if you want to to make it very precise. You can either eyeball the distances (I did) or For these 45 degree lines I used the line tool with a width of 20. *Īt exactly 45 degrees. In this layer, make some lines that all go the same direction. Open a new file and then click the new layer icon (right beside the trash can in the layers palette). I have includedĭirections for version 6 in plum-colored text where they are different This tutorial was written with version 5.5Īnd so that is where the screen shots came from. Information on creation of Celtic Knots, see the links listing at the bottom This tutorial presents methods that are good to use if you have a pretty good idea what your finished knot will look like, and if your knot can be done with straight line crossings, as mine does. There are many great resources on the creation of Celtic Knots. As you work through it, you will learn some valuable lessons about the use of layers. You should be able to follow it if you go slowly and step-by-step. If you are a beginner in the use of Photoshop, you can do this tutorial, but be patient with yourself.