4. Pattern Overlay Layer Style
Start by creating a noise or repeating pattern in a new document, then
choose Edit → Define Pattern. Once you’ve defined the pattern, it will
be available in the Pattern Overlay layer style options. As with previous
methods, using Luminosity as a blending mode and reducing the opacity to
suit it yield great results.
The Pattern layer style is composited below the Color and Gradient styles,
ruining an otherwise perfect noise and texture method. However, you can
create a second layer that just holds the texture if you need to, or start with
a Gradient Fill layer, sidestepping the limitation.
- Layers:^1
- Scales: Yes, but you’ll need to change the Layer style scale to 100%
after scaling - Works with Color and Gradient layer styles: No, the pattern appears
underneath - Works with any texture: Yes