nckarter Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I just bought styles template (gray) 6301 burlap. The only way I know how to color it is to open a layer, color it and then click on the 6301 burlap style. This works for every color except black. It turns out gray. Can someone tell me how to get black burlap from this style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KariK Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi nckarter! In Photoshop you should be able to open up the effects you applied to the layer by clicking the small triangle next to the fx on the layer. Look for the Pattern Overlay and lower the opacity to the shade you want and you still be able to keep the burlap look to the layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That is how styles are supposed to work - just select the layer and click . They're easy, but sometimes you don't get quite the results you're looking for. I usually adjust things in the layer style menu, but that is only an option in Photoshop. If you are using PSE, simplify the style and then change the levels (Control+L) where you can adjust the sliders until you get it darker. I would think you need to bring the mid-tones (middle slider) down, but I haven't tried it with that style. I usually just play with them until I get what I'm looking for. If you still have trouble, let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nckarter Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 I should have put in I'm using PSE8. April your suggestion worked although it isn't ideal. Thanks. I don't use keyboard shortcuts. Can you tell me how to find the levels with a mouse instead of Ctrl+L? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I should have put in I'm using PSE8. April your suggestion worked although it isn't ideal. Thanks. I don't use keyboard shortcuts. Can you tell me how to find the levels with a mouse instead of Ctrl+L? I use PSE 11, but it should be the same or very similar for PSE 8: Go to the menu bar and click Enhance>Adjust Lighting>Levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks for the path Theresa. I would have given it along with the shortcut, but I use Photoshop and the way to get a levels adjustment is different than in PSE. The shortcuts are usually the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks for the path Theresa. I would have given it along with the shortcut, but I use Photoshop and the way to get a levels adjustment is different than in PSE. The shortcuts are usually the same. Yep, Ctrl+L in PSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapgran Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Is there a list somewhere with all the shortcuts. I use PSE12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Is there a list somewhere with all the shortcuts. I use PSE12. You can get a shortcut list at Adobe Help, but the Elements list isn't as extensive as the Photoshop one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 In addition to the information April gave you, here's an older, but still helpful list that was posted by Belle: Shortcuts Cheat Sheet HTH NOTE: In PSE version 11 Adobe changed the shortcut for the Magic Wand from "W" to "A", and "W" is now for the Recompose Tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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