It is very useful to know how to make metal text when creating interfaces. This simple tutorial will guide you though the steps of creating metal text in Photoshop.
This effect lends a definite tone of aristocracy. Though I would not term this a "beginner tutorial," if you like the look, go for it! There are several steps, but I wrote this with you in mind, so you can do it. You will just have to be patient with yourself and go slowly. Glance through the whole tutorial before you begin, so you can get an idea where this is going.
Ready for some yummy plastic text? This effect is made using lightning effects, the plastic wrap filter and layer styles, and I think it looks really smooth.
Here's a detailed look at how to achieve the Rings Around Text affect.
Some basic shapes, Layer Masks and a slight trickery within blending styles will help achieve this.
