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Post by Jen on Oct 26, 2011 14:05:04 GMT -6
This is a super simple technique that you can also do with a drop shadow or stroke. ![](http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/smileys_2007/Tutorials/rust_pre.png)
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Post by Jen on Oct 26, 2011 14:05:31 GMT -6
Use the type tool to add your text. The color doesn't matter. ![](http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/smileys_2007/Tutorials/rs1.jpg)
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Post by Jen on Oct 26, 2011 14:05:52 GMT -6
Apply an outer glow effect to the text layer. For my example I used the settings below. To change the color of the glow click on the color box. ![](http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/smileys_2007/Tutorials/rs2.jpg)
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Post by Jen on Oct 26, 2011 14:06:14 GMT -6
For the final step, set the text layer's Fill to 0%. ![](http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/smileys_2007/Tutorials/rs3.jpg)
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