Figure 5-33.- Adjust the gradient layer blend mode and position. Set the
blend mode for the Dark Gradient layer to Multiply. The ef-
fect still seems a bit dark, so double-click the Dark Gradient
thumbnail in the Layers panel to bring back up the Gradient
Fill dialog box. Drag from the rim of the second martini glass
down across the h in hour, as shown in Figure 5-33, to move
the gradient downward and lighten the top of the image. Then
click OK. - Add a new layer. Next, we’ll create a gradient stroke above the
Special Guest text to set it off even further. Before we start, how-
ever, I want you to make a new layer to house the stroke so that
you can move or alter it to suit your whim. Press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+N
(�-Option-Shift-N) to make a new layer and rename it on-the-
fly. Name your new layer “Stroke” and click OK. - Set the options for the rectangular marquee tool. We want the
stroke to also have a gradient effect. The easiest way to make
that happen is to draw out a marquee that’s the desired width
and height of the stroke, and then fill it using the gradient tool.
Start by pressing the M key to get the rectangular marquee tool.
Change the Style in the options bar to Fixed Size. In the Width
field, enter 2360 pixels and press Tab. In the Height field, enter
a value of 4 pixels, as I did in Figure 5-34.
Figure 5-34.Using Blend Modes and Specialty Layers 151