This tutorial, created with PSP2022, was translated with PspX9 and 2020, but it can also be made using other versions of PSP.
Since version PSP X4, Image>Mirror was replaced with Image>Flip Horizontal,
and Image>Flip with Image>Flip Vertical, there are some variables.
In versions X5 and X6, the functions have been improved by making available the Objects menu.
In the latest version X7 command Image>Mirror and Image>Flip returned, but with new differences.
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For this tutorial, you will need:


Tubes EF; images Pinterest
(The links of the tubemakers here).






consult, if necessary, my filter section here
Filters Unlimited 2.0 here
Graphics Plus - Cross Shadow here
DSB Flux - Linear Transmission here
FM Tile Tools - Saturation Emboss here
Mura's Seamless - Emboss at Alpha here
(Optionnel) Xero - Clarity here
Filtres Toadies and Simple can be used alone or imported into Filters Unlimited.
(How do, you see here)
If a plugin supplied appears with this icon it must necessarily be imported into Unlimited







You can change Blend Modes according to your colors.



Set your foreground color to #56686d,
and your background color to #0c1b22 (for the borders)



1. Open Alpha_Exquisite.
Window>Duplicate or, on the keyboard, shift+D to make a copy.



Close the original.
The copy, that will be the basis of your work, is not empty,
but contains a selection saved to alpha channel.

Flood Fill the transparent image with your foreground color #56686d.

2. Effects>Plugins>Graphics Plus - Cross Shadow, default settings.



3. Effects>Reflection Effects>Kaleidoscope, default settings.



4. Layers>Duplicate.
Image>Resize, to 55%, resize all layers not checked.

5. Effects>Plugins>DSB Flux - Linear Transmission.



6. Effects>Image Effects>Seamless Tiling, default settings.



7. Effects>Geometric Effects>Skew.



8. Effects>Distortion Effects>Pixelate.



9. Effects>3D Effects>Drop Shadow, color #ffffff.



10. Activate your bottom layer.

Effects>Texture Effects>Mosaic - Antique



11. Effects>Plugins>FM Tile Tools - Saturation Emboss, default settings.



Activate your top layer.

Repeat Effects>Plugins>FM Tile Tools - Saturation Emboss, default settings.

12. Layers>Duplicate.
Image>Mirror>Mirror horizontal.

Effects>Geometric Effects>Circle.



13. Effects>Reflection Effects>Kaleidoscope.



Image>Resize, to 20%, resize all layers not checked.

Adjust>Sharpness>Sharpen.

14. Effects>Plugins>Mura's Seamless - Emboss at Alpha, default settings



15. Move this image to the top-left corner.

Position X: 13,00 - Position Y: 9,00.





Layers>Duplicate.
Position this image to the bottom-right corner.



16. Open EF-Exquisite_Deco_1

Edit>Copy.
Go back to your work and go to Edit>Paste as new layer.

Effects>Texture Effects>Blinds.



17. Activate your bottom layer, Raster 1.

Selections>Load/Save Selection>Load Selection from Alpha Channel.
The selection Exquisite #1 is immediately available. You just have to click Load.



Selections>Promote Selection to Layer.

18. Layers>Arrange>Bring to top.

Effects>Texture Effects>Fine Leather.



Selections>Select None.

19. Open EF-Tube.png

Edit>Copy.
Go back to your work and go to Edit>Paste as new layer.

Image>Resize, to 80%, resize all layers not checked.
Adjust>Sharpness>Sharpen.
Objects>Align>Bottom.

20. Effects>3D Effects>Drop Shadow, color #000000.



21. Image>Add Borders, 10 pixels, symmetric, color #ffffff.
Image>Add Borders, 1 pixel, symmetric, background color #0c1b22.
Image>Add Borders, 30 pixels, symmetric, color #ffffff.
Image>Add Borders, 1 pixel, symmetric, background color #0c1b22.

22. Layers>Duplicate.
Image>Resize, to 20%, resize all layers not checked.
Adjust>Sharpness>Sharpen.

K key to activate your Pick Tool
Position X: 722,00 - Position Y: 108,00.



23. Layers>Duplicate.
Image>Resize, to 80%, resize all layers not checked.

Adjust>Sharpness>Sharpen.

Position X: 654,00 - Position Y: 204,00.



24. Layers>Duplicate.
Image>Resize, to 80%, resize all layers not checked.

Adjust>Sharpness>Sharpen.

Position X: 774,00 - Position Y: 257,00.



Layers>Merge>Merge Down - 2 times.

25. Layers>Duplicate.
Image>Resize, to 80%, resize all layers not checked.

Adjust>Sharpness>Sharpen.

Position X: 58,00 - Position Y: 338,00.



Layers>Merge>Merge Down.
Adjust>Sharpness>Sharpen.

M key to deselect the Tool.

26. Adjust>Hue and Saturation>Vibrancy



27. Effects>3D Effects>Drop Shadow, color #000000.



28. Open EF-Exquisite_Texto

Edit>Copy.
Go back to your work and go to Edit>Paste as new layer.
Move the text to your liking.

29. Effects>3D Effects>Drop Shadow, color #ffffff.



30. Sign your work on a new layer.
Layers>Merge>Merge All.

Effects>Plugins>Xero - Clarity (optional)



Save as jpg.

For the tube of this version thanks Renée








If you have problems or doubts, or you find a not worked link,
or only for tell me that you enjoyed this tutorial, write to me.

23 September 2026