In this tutorial I will show you some special effects that can be applied to a simple rectangular object by playing with shadows. Obviously I do not mean shadow effect applied to a layer, but real shadows created manually. First draw a rectangle on a layer like this:
Here's an original way to propose and present their ticket out of sight on the Web! The source here .
It was a bit 'that I proposed some logo redesign. So this time I have the "plug" with Ilaria Lab !
A note for those who have asked: This is a logo, more precisely a study of a logo, and has nothing to do with the header of your blog - or blogs in question, just for completeness.
I publish this post now for reasons of fairness! The site MelaMorsicata.it had launched a contest to redesign their logo . The deadline for participation was (is) on March 15, that's because of this waiting ... I did not want in any way affect anything. The contest could only send a logo or, better, you could participate in "competing" with a single logo. Some participants, durenate the conduct of the contest, resent variants of the logo (header?) Replacing the previous ones.
Someone told me: "You have made three types of viewers to rank Blogbabel ; in a flash , in one image and one in Adobe AIR ! What are you waiting for him having a logo. " Use these studies ... I expect to become at least 
honorary member of Blogbabel Italy ! 
The effect "folded paper" (curl effects) will be subject of another post-tutorial
From http://universofrattale.blogspot.com - not to upset anyone!
Variant header:
This Photoshop tutorial shows how it is "relatively" easy to create compelling icons Web 2.0 style, with shades and more, simply by setting the effects on the layer. Once you understand the process, it is also possible - giving free rein to your creativity - to create many variations.
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