How to Create a Glossy, Puffy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Did you know that you can use any font to create a puffy letters font? Learn how to add effects to text in Photoshop by following this cool text effects Photoshop tutorial.

This glossy and puffy font effect was inspired by the many Photoshop text effects available on Envato Elements. Elements offers tons of Photoshop text effects and graphic templates, like this 3D text effect Photoshop template, which will transform any font with just a few clicks.

What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial

• How to create a colored bokeh background
• How to create text layers
• How to add texture in Photoshop using layer styles and overlays

What You’ll Need

The following assets are recommended for use in this tutorial:

• Sleepy Fat Cat Font
• Bokeh Black and White Overlay like this one by Rawpixel
• Blurred Autumnal Background by Ollinka
• Ice Cubes Texture by Nodar77
• Type pattern by Atle Mo

1. How to Create a Colored Bokeh Background

Step 1

Create a new 1000 x 600 px document. Go to File > Place Linked, and add the Bokeh black and white overlay image.

Resize the texture as you like, and rename its layer to Bokeh Texture.

Step 2

Add the Blurred Autumnal Background image on top of the Bokeh Texture layer, rename its layer to Color Texture, change its Blend Mode to Color, and resize it as needed.

2. How to Create Text Layers

Step 1

Create the text in All Caps using the font Sleepy Fat Cat. Change the Size to 215 pt and the Tracking to 10.

Step 2

Change the text layer’s Fill value to 0, and duplicate it.

3. How to Create a Colored, Textured Layer Style

Double-click the original text layer to apply the following layer style:

Step 1

Add a Bevel and Emboss with these settings:

• Depth: 200
• Size: 35
• Uncheck the Use Global Light box
• Angle: 40
• Altitude: 50
• Gloss Contour: Valley – Low
• Check the Anti-aliased box
• Highlight Mode: Linear Light
  • Opacity: 100%
• Shadow Mode: Screen
  • Color: #888888
  • Opacity: 70%

Step 2

Add a Contour with these settings:

• Contour: Log
• Check the Anti-aliased box.

Step 3

Add a Texture with these settings:

• Pattern: Type
• Scale: 200%

Step 4

Add an Inner Shadow with these settings:

• Blend Mode: Color Dodge
• Color: #ffffff
• Opacity: 25%
• Uncheck the Use Global Light box
• Angle: -108
• Distance: 10
• Size: 10

Step 5

Add a Color Overlay with these settings:

• Color: #e0dadb
• Blend Mode: Multiply

Step 6

Add a Gradient Overlay with these settings:

• Check the Dither box
• Blend Mode: Linear Burn
• Opacity: 50%
• Create the Gradient using the colors #ec3017 to the left and #00a0a4 to the right. You can use different colors and play with the Color Stop’s Location values if you like. The Location values used here are 12 and 95.

Step 7

Add a Drop Shadow with these settings:

• Opacity: 15%
• Distance: 10
• Spread: 30
• Size: 10

This will create the main effect.

4. How to Add a Stroke Style

Double-click the copy text layer to apply the following layer style:

Step 1

Add a Bevel and Emboss with these settings:

• Style: Stroke Emboss
• Size: 7
• Soften: 1
• Uncheck the Use Global Light box
• Angle: 60
• Altitude: 60
• Gloss Contour: Cove – Deep
• Check the Anti-aliased box
• Highlight Mode: Linear Light
  • Opacity: 100%
• Shadow Mode: Screen
  • Color: #888888
  • Opacity: 70%

Step 2

Add a Contour with these settings:

• Contour: Cone – Inverted
• Check the Anti-aliased box.

Step 3

Add a Stroke with these settings:

• Size: 5
• Opacity: 0%

Step 4

Add a Color Overlay with these settings:

• Color: #5c5c5c
• Blend Mode: Overlay

This will add a stroke and intensify the colors.

5. How to Add a Texture Overlay

Step 1

Place the Ice Cubes Texture image on top of all layers. Rename its layer to Texture Overlay, change its Blend Mode to Overlay, and resize it as needed.

Step 2

Command-click the text layer’s thumbnail to create a selection.

Step 3

Click the Add layer mask icon at the bottom of the Layers panel to mask the selection.

Congratulations! You’re Done

In this tutorial, you learned how to create text layers and how to style them. Then you learned how to add texture in Photoshop to create this glossy and puffy font effect.

Top Photoshop Text Effects From Envato Elements

If you are interested in learning how to add Photoshop textures and text effects to your fonts quickly and easily, you can find a number of Photoshop add-ons at Envato Elements that can help you do just that. Here are just a few.

Neon Text Effect Photoshop (PSD)

Neon Text Effect Photoshop makes it easy to create a neon sign effect in Photoshop. The styles are well arranged in layers so they’re easy to access and apply using smart objects.

3D Text Effect Photoshop (PSD)

Create stunning and realistic metal effects when you use 3D Text Effect Photoshop layer styles. The pack offers ten different effects and seven colors, so you have plenty of options for creating exactly the metal effect you’re after.

Photoshop Textures and Text Effects (PSD)

With over 15 Photoshop layer styles included, Photoshop Textures and Text Effects is the collection to have in your design toolbox. Download this pack and start creating this cool effect for your next Halloween poster or movie title. 

Glossy Text Effect Photoshop (PSD)

Photoshop textures and text effects are easy to apply to the font of your choice when you choose effects like Glossy Text Effect Photoshop. With just a few clicks, you can transform any text in a matter of seconds. Give it a try.

Fabric Text Effect Photoshop (PSD)

If you love textiles, you will love the looks available with the Fabric Text Effect Photoshop. Use this stunning pack of eight effects to give your text the WOW factor. 

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