Creating Borders Frames & Edge Effects in Paint Shop Pro
Tutorials for creating decorative borders, photo edge effects, and picture frames in Paint Shop Pro.
Create a Vignette (Soft Fade) Effect
A vignette, or soft fade, is a popular photo effect where the photo gradually fades into a solid colored background, usually in an oval shape. By using a mask, you can create this effect flexibly and non-destructively.
A vignette, or soft fade, is a popular photo effect where the photo gradually fades into a solid colored background, usually in an oval shape. By using a mask, you can create this effect flexibly and non-destructively.
Adding Picture Frames
Learn how to use any frame image with the Picture Frame feature in PSP 6 and 7 with just a few modifications.
Learn how to use any frame image with the Picture Frame feature in PSP 6 and 7 with just a few modifications.
Aged Copper Tear Drop Frame
Create a copper frame for an image using Paint Shop Pro 7 and a free filter.
Create a copper frame for an image using Paint Shop Pro 7 and a free filter.
1 Pixel Bevel Border
This technique create a subtle raised effect for interface elements. Advanced level for Paint Shop Pro 7.
This technique create a subtle raised effect for interface elements. Advanced level for Paint Shop Pro 7.
Edge Masks Are Easy
Learn to use masks to add edge effects to your images.
Learn to use masks to add edge effects to your images.
Faded Backgrounds & Faded Borders
Several techniques for creating faded effects, vignettes, and gradual fades.
Several techniques for creating faded effects, vignettes, and gradual fades.
Frame a Graphic
Several techniques for framing your images.
Several techniques for framing your images.
Frames From Vector Shapes
Learn how to create irregularly shaped frames from PSP6's vector drawing tools.
Learn how to create irregularly shaped frames from PSP6's vector drawing tools.
Glass Frame
"This tutorial will show yet another way to make a frame." Uses Paint Shop Pro 7
"This tutorial will show yet another way to make a frame." Uses Paint Shop Pro 7
Infinity Frame
Create a frame with Paint Shop Pro and a free filter.
Create a frame with Paint Shop Pro and a free filter.
Manipulating Masks
Use a mask to create a decorative border edge for an image in PSP6.
Use a mask to create a decorative border edge for an image in PSP6.
Mitered Wood Picture Frame
Use layers, the flood fill tool and selection tools to create a mitered wood picture frame with a matte. Version 5 and up.
Use layers, the flood fill tool and selection tools to create a mitered wood picture frame with a matte. Version 5 and up.
Page Curl
Create the page curl effect in PSP 4 without filters.
Create the page curl effect in PSP 4 without filters.
Photo Edges in PSP 5
Create fancy edges for your photos using grayscale masks in Paint Shop Pro. Offers several free masks you can download to use with this technique.
Create fancy edges for your photos using grayscale masks in Paint Shop Pro. Offers several free masks you can download to use with this technique.
Photo Edges
How to create interesting photo edges in PSP 4 without filters.
How to create interesting photo edges in PSP 4 without filters.
Picture Frames
Learn how to use the new picture frames function in PSP 6.
Learn how to use the new picture frames function in PSP 6.
Purple Passion Frame
Create a frame with Paint Shop Pro and free filters.
Create a frame with Paint Shop Pro and free filters.
Rounded Picture Frame
Add a 3D round frame to a picture in PSP6.
Add a 3D round frame to a picture in PSP6.
Seamless Top Border
Create a seamless top border with a mirrored image in PSP6.
Create a seamless top border with a mirrored image in PSP6.
Shadow Box Frame
A shadow box frame is a nice subtle way to frame a photo. Here's how it's done in PSP version 5 and higher.
A shadow box frame is a nice subtle way to frame a photo. Here's how it's done in PSP version 5 and higher.
Star of David Picture Frame
Learn how to create the Star of David frame, then fill with a photo.
Learn how to create the Star of David frame, then fill with a photo.
The Complete Picture Framing Kit
Three-part tutorial for creating custom picture frames. A downloadable kit containing ready scanned woods, frames, and ornaments is also available.
Three-part tutorial for creating custom picture frames. A downloadable kit containing ready scanned woods, frames, and ornaments is also available.
Two Tone Frame
Create a frame with Paint Shop Pro and free filters.
Create a frame with Paint Shop Pro and free filters.
Using Decorative Masks
How to create an edge effect using masks in PSP7, then add a drop shadow and background.
How to create an edge effect using masks in PSP7, then add a drop shadow and background.