Photoshop Gold Text Effect

Create gold text in Photoshop! Turn type into gold with this step-by-step tutorial that shows you how to create shiny, sparkling gold letters and text!

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Create a new Photoshop document
01:24 - Fill the new document with black
01:55 - Select the Type Tool
02:00 - Set your font options
02:21 - Set your type color to white
02:47 - Add your text
02:57 - Resize the text with Free Transform
03:41 - Duplicate the Type layer
04:08 - Add a Gradient Overlay layer style
04:27 - Edit the gradient
05:39 - Save the gradient as a new preset
06:03 - Change the gradient Style to "Reflected"
06:17 - Add a Bevel and Emboss layer style
06:28 - Change Technique to "Chisel Hard"
06:35 - Change Gloss Contour to "Ring Double"
06:49 - Change the Angle and turn on Anti-Aliaising
07:02 - Set the Highlight Mode and Shadow Mode opacity to 75%
07:10 - Increase the Size to fill in the letters
07:39 - Increase the Depth to 170%
07:47 - Add an Inner Glow layer style
08:37 - Select the original Type layer
08:42 - Add a stroke
08:50 - Change the Fill Type and choose the "Gold" gradient
09:10 - Set the Style, Position and Size of the stroke
09:29 - Apply Bevel and Emboss to the stroke
10:27 - Apply an Outer Glow layer style
11:15 - Select the copy of the Type layer
11:24 - Add a new blank layer
11:56 - Select the Brush Tool
12:03 - Load the Assorted brushes
12:42 - Choose the "Crosshatch 4" brush
13:12 - Sample a brush color from the gold letters
13:38 - Paint random sparkles around the letters
14:07 - Lower the opacity of the "Sparkles" layer
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[orangejuice]

It's funny how some of the comments complain about this being too long. I've been using Photoshop for 15 years now and the option/alt + new layer thing was new to me. I appreciate that you took the time to explain everything step by step as someone like me always has something new to learn.

Also, have you considered releasing two of the same tutorials? One for more advanced users? It's clear there's a demand for it as your comments indicate.

[PudgyCurmudgeon]

It is so refreshing to listen to a YouTube tutorial where I can understand every word that is said. Thank You, thank you and thank you!!!!

[muffinsparkle]

Thanks a You not only helped me create a gold text, but also shared some short-cuts that are very useful. Once again thank you

[PhotoshopEssentialsChannel]

HI everyone, Steve here. Thanks so much for watching my Gold Text Effect video where I show you how to create shiny gold letters in Photoshop using a few simple layer styles, and how to add sparkles to the gold with a brush! If you are using a newer Photoshop version and can't find the brushes used at the end of the tutorial, click the video link above to learn why to find them. Please leave any comments, questions or suggestions below. And as always, thank you so much for watching!

[SimiGarewalOfficialpage]

Excellent tutorial. Clearly explained and demonstrated. Thank you!

[chrobotshowgame]

Thank you so much for your explanation! I really appreciate that you speak slowly to be understandable for those people who doesn't know much English. It helped me very much!

[ianthomas]

Most photoshop tutorials go so fast and expect you to already know everything. You guys took it step by step, and told us what you were doing for everything. This really truly helped, thank you so much!

[caringfamily]

Phenomenal job explaining everything--thorough, yet easy to follow.

[th]

Can't thank you enough! Such a explicit, comprehensible and detailed tutorial. Very easy to follow! Thanks a lot!

[Naturapathic]

This was one of the most awesome videos on text effects that I have seen in a while! Great Job Steve Patterson! I look forward to some of your up and coming work!

[hammadismailofficial]

My goodness you’re living legend stay blessed bro

[cyberdiary]

I really like this tutorial. It's too in-depth and I have really learnt new skills.

[cmqta]

Mr., you are unbelievable! A True professional. Great tutorial!!! I wish everyone on Youtube could teach like you. Thank you very

[paulmitchell]

A perfect tutorial. Clear, precise, and practical.

[talkinghands]

OMG! That was actually phenomenal! Thank you so much. Your voice is a perfect “teaching” voice. Been using PS for YEARS, and you taught me some cool things. Appreciate your time and knowledge

[noerhakiki]

explanation is very detailed, , i like

[djburntsu]

Was looking for a good Gold Text Effect Tutorial and stumbled on your video. You explained it so well you've gained a subscriber for life! Excellent work mate! Keep the knowledge coming 😎

[nicbellanger]

This is easily the best tutorial I've ever seen. I feel like I learned along the way, and picked up enough to start experimenting on my own.

[typhonbeats]

Best tutorial i have ever seen. He explains so well that i didnt have to see the video, just follow his voice while doing my work on PS.

[tyshepherd]

AMAAAAZING tutorial! Thank you so much for being so CLEAR and, slower speed so we can keep up and going through every single detail step ! Not many do this! You’re a rockstar . 😎🤩