Software Used: Paint Shop Pro 6, Simple Filters
For this tutorial you'll need to download and install the free Simple Filters since Paint Shop Pro does not include an offset filter. If you already have Photoshop, you can use the Photoshop's offset filter if you've configured Paint Shop Pro to use Photoshop's plug-in filters.
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2.)
Choose the picture tube |
1.)
Start with a new image:
tool. Select the Spruce tube. Set the scale to 50 and
the step value to 75. 3.)
Begin painting on the image so that the entire image is
filled with the spruce texture. When the image is filled,
you'll want to make it a little more natural looking by
making several random single clicks on top of the image. |
 4.)
Now switch the picture tube tool options to the Pine Cones
tube. Set the scale to 50. The step value does not need
to be changed since we will be clicking rather than painting
with the tube. Place three pine cones rather randomly in
the image. |
 5.)
Go back to the Spruce tube, change the Scale to 50 and click
near each pine cone to place some spruce branches so that
they just barely cover each pine cone. If you click in the
wrong spot, just use the Undo command and try it again. |
6.)
Now we need to make the image seamless. Go to Image -> Plug-in
Filters -> Simple -> Half-wrap if you're using the Simple Filters.
If you're using Photoshop's filters, go to Go to Image -> Plug-in
Filters -> Other -> Offset and set the horizontal and vertical
values to 50 percent.
7.) The image is turned inside out, and if you look closely you can see the seams down the vertical and horizontal center of the image.
 8.)
You should still have the Spruce tube selected. Click to
place a few spruce branches over the seams to hide them.
Be careful not to click too close to an outside edge or
you will create a new seam. If you get too close, use the
Undo command and try again. |
 9.)
Now we can add a couple more pine cones to the green
space, just as we did in step 4. Don't forget to change
the scale to 50 again. Try to place one pine cone close
to the center, but not quite in the exact center. |
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11.) Save the file to the format of your choice and you're done! |
10.)
Switch back to the Spruce tube again and place a few branches
so they barely cover the pine cones. I used a scale of
40 this time. Again, don't get to close to edge or you'll
create a visible seam.If you enjoyed this tutorial, why not share it with a friend?
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Sue Chastain
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