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Aqua Text Effect

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Preview:

Step 1:

Let's start out by creating a new file. I used a 800?00 pixels canvas set at 72dpi, and I filled my background with black. Now make a new layer set and name it 'Aqua Text Effect'. Then select the Horizontal Type Tool and set the font family to Copperplate Gothic Bold, 80 pt, smooth and #005846 color shade. In a new text layer type your name on the center of the canvas.

Step 2:

Under Layer Style(Layer > Layer Style) add an Inner Shadow, Inner Glow, Gradient Overlay and Pattern Overlay blending options to your text/name text layer.

Result:

Step 3:

In a new text layer type your name in white color with the same font settings from step one.

Step 4:

Under Layer Style(Layer > Layer Style) add an Inner Shadow, Inner Glow and Pattern t Overlay blending options to your white text layer. Then set the layer's blending mode to Darken.

Result:

Step 5:

Duplicate the 'Aqua Text Effect' layer set then go to Layer > Merge Layer Set, this should turn the duplicate layer set into a regular layer. Now apply a motion blur filter through Filter > Blur > Motion Blur, use the settings below.

Result:

Step 6:

Now apply a wave filter to your motioned blur text design, go to Filter > Distort > Wave, apply the settings below.

Result:

Step 7:

Go to Edit > Transform > Scale, then resize the wavy design down so its even up with your text.

Step 8:

Now duplicate the wavy design layer and set the layer's blending mode to Hard Light.

Step 9:

Grab the Rectangular Marquee Tool and add a marquee selection around your aqua special text effect. Then go to Edit > Copy Merged and back to Edit > Paste, a new layer should appear on your layers window with the selection you made. Set the layer's blending mode to Hard Light at 81% opacity level.

Step 10:

Select the Horizontal Type Tool then set the font family to Wingdings, 12 pt, crisp and #00D8FF color shade. In a new text layer type "S" which should be a water drop icon.

Step 11:

Under Layer Style(Layer > Layer Style) add an Inner Shadow and Gradient Overlay blending options to your water drop text layer. Then set the layer's blending mode to Soft Light.

Result:

Step 12:

Add more water drop particles all over your text design.

Final Results:

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