Introduction: Creating Simple Vintage/grunge Logo Using "text Destroyer"

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Today we gonna make a simple vintage/grunge logo using "text destroyer"

What we need:

- Adobe Photoshop

- Text Destroyer

- Custom shapes

- Two free fonts: Franchise and Old

Just download all the sources and let's start! :)

Step 1: Psd. Template

First of all, you need to open a psd template (from text destroyer folder).

Step 2: Install Swatches in Photoshop.

Now, we need to install swatches (aco. file) in photoshop. You can see how to do it on screenshots.

Step 3: Open Shapes.

So, now we must install shapes for photoshop.

Step 4: Placeholder

Open placeholder.

Step 5: Place First Triangle

Remove text from placeholder. Place triangle (shapes-polygon tool) pressing shift.

Step 6: Flip

Go to edit-transform-flip vertical

Step 7: Resizing and Coloring.

Resize triangle to 2160x1280 px. Choose line color from swatches and set thickness 5 pt.

Step 8: Making 2nd Triangle

In the same way make 2nd triangle, but with other size: 2400x1680 px.

Step 9: 1st Text Layer

Type some text with old. font. (40 pt)

Step 10: Bending

Make text layer rounded.

Select arc-style and set it to 25%

Step 11: 2nd Text Layer

Type some text with Franchise font. (72 pt)

Step 12: Line

Make a little line with rectangle tool (shapes-rectangle) and set thickness 5 pt. Choose color from swatches.

Step 13: Custom Shapes

Select arrow from custom shapes. (Shapes-custom shape tool) and place it. Resize to 460x460 px

Step 14: Rotation

Rotate arrow to -45 degrees. (crtl+t)

Step 15: Duplicate Layer

Duplicate layer (right click-duplicate) and go to edit-transform-flip horizontal

Step 16: Alignment

Align all the layers, and then save.

Step 17: Overlay Textures

Now, let's add some noize by clicking on eye icons near layers.

Step 18: Grunge Effect.

Double click on "displace" near placeholder layer. Set horizontal and vertical scales to 5 and click ok.

Step 19: Selecting Displacement Map.

Now select map 10 from "text destroyer" and enjoy the effect! :)

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I’m graphic designer from Saint-P, Russia. I have created several digital design stores providing photoshop tools and goodies for your projects. My main purpose is to make simplest way of creating digital artworks. With my tools you can add expressive enhancements and thoughtful touches to your design projects and save your time.

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