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You are here: Home | Photography | Watermark Brush

October 18, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Watermark Brush

Filed Under: Photography, Tutorials Tagged With: dustyn

Here is how to make a watermark brush.

First you make your design using black. Whether you just want words or a picture. If you want different shades in the brush use different opacity of black. Make sure you make it big enough. This one I made 389pxs you can always make the brush smaller when using it photoshop.

Go up to edit and define brush preset. 

Next you name your brush.

Edit your photos, then pick your brush {it will be at the very bottom}. Size the brush to your liking {shortcut is {} they make the brush smaller and bigger}. I sized this to 300px and 50% opacity with a white brush.

Right now Pure Photoshop Actions has a freebie action set for resizing, sharpening and watermarking. Make sure you grab it quickly before it is gone. I used it on this photo for Sew Sweet by Kayla. For their watermark action I ran the horizontal bar. I wrote out the naptimemomtog.com in black. Then I raterized the text layer and created a clipping mask. It made it look see thru. I think I like it. What do you think? I used Pure Photoshops Hazy Baby & Sunshine Baby on it. I just won a set of actions from them. Love them!

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  1. Carrie says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    This picture is so fabulous! Love, love, love it!
  2. geetlee says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:37 am

    thanks for the useful tip! so simply explained! I was going to tackle how to make brushes soon, so this was perfect timing! The little one is so adorable, such beautiful eyes! :)
  3. Barb says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:38 am

    What an adorable, beautiful photo (and boy)! And that looks like a fantastic action - well done!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 19, 2011 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you Barb.
  4. Veronica says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:15 am

    Cant wait to try this. Thank you. Also that picture could not be cuter.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 19, 2011 at 12:17 am

      Thank you Veronica. Let me know if you have any questions.
  5. Emily says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Love the tip and the cute photo! Thank you for sharing!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      Thanks Emily and you are welcome.
  6. Cedar says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    That is an adorable shot! Congrats on winning an action set! Their actions are fabulous...though I only have their freebies.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      Thanks Cedar. :) I love their actions.
  7. BethP says

    October 18, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    He is so cute! This is a great tip - and so important for pics on the web!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks so much Beth.
  8. Sonya says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    your son is THE cutest little dude. Hands down and you take EXTRAORDINARY pictures
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks so much Sonya.
  9. Jodi Hall says

    October 18, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Ooh thanks for sharing! Love the picture :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Jodi. Your welcome. :)
  10. Sue Anderson says

    October 18, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    I'm not enough of a photographer to need a watermark, but I sure do love the photo! =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you Sue.
  11. Tamar says

    October 18, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Great tip and adorable kiddo! I should really start watermarking my pics...
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Tamar. You should. :)
  12. Melissa says

    October 18, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Nice tip. Thanks! And such a cutie
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Melissa.
  13. Tara says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Great tutorial, such a cute picture and I love his hat!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you Tara.
  14. Jenny says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    This is an interesting way to create a watermark....I never thought of making it a brush preset. I will need to try it - quick and easy!!! Stunning edit also!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Jenny. I love using a brush. It is so easy.
  15. Jaymi McClusky says

    October 18, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    oh I LOVE this picture of Dustyn. He is just adorable. Great tutorial on watermarking! Thanks for linking up :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you Jaymi. :)
  16. Buckeroomama says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:02 am

    I really like the transparent look. :) Great shot of Dustyn!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks. :)
  17. freckles & dimples says

    October 18, 2011 at 10:58 am

    watermark looks great...as does that sweet baby!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks! :)
  18. natalie pozniak says

    October 18, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Thanks for the tip!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Your welcome Natalie.
  19. Courtney says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:55 am

    LOVE the processing on these. Dustyn looks so very handsome. Great tips, Sarah!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks Courtney.
  20. Ashley Sisk says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Have you also played with the fill of the brush or adding a drop shadow? I have an action now that does it all for me.
  21. Life with Kaishon says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:08 am

    I don't watermark. I should : ) This will help me if I ever do.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you Becky. You should. :)
  22. ShonEjai says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:08 am

    That child is simply adorable! Beautiful photos and great tutorial!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks ShonEjai!
  23. Faith says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:04 am

    What a great post! Thanks so much for such a helpful tip.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you Faith and your welcome.
  24. secret mom thoughts says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:29 am

    Cool tutorial. Now I really need photoshop. I was thinking of photoshop elements because it is cheaper. Wondering if photoshop is worth the extra $.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you!I started off using Elements. It worked really well. There are some things that are easier in CS5, but elements is a great place to start.
  25. Grandma Deal says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:22 am

    Such a cute face! I love the photo. Nice tip.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you!

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