Create a Golden Text Effect

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create a new blank image

Create a new 800 x 500 blank image using File → New → Blank Image.

2. Choose the Text Block tool

Select the Text Block tool from the left toolbar.

3. Create the text object

Drag the mouse to create a text area, then type the desired text.

4. Select a large font

Choose a large (100 or higher, we used "Sylfaen" size 160 font) bold font for the best metallic gold appearance.

5. Set the text color

Set the text color to brown. The original tutorial used RGB values R=168, G=158, B=97.

6. Position the text

Move and resize the text object into the desired location.

7. Open the Glow effect

Make sure the text layer is selected. Go to Effects → Light → Glow.

8. Apply glow settings

Enter the glow values shown in the original tutorial to create the golden shine.

9. Open the Inner Glow tab

Switch to the Inner Glow tab in the Light Effects window.

10. Apply inner glow

Enter the Inner Glow values shown in the tutorial to create bright metallic highlights.

11. Open the Emboss tab

Switch to the Emboss tab in the Light Effects window.

12. Apply emboss settings

Enter the emboss values shown in the tutorial to create the raised metallic effect.

13. Confirm the effects

Click OK to apply all light effects to the text layer.

14. Review the final golden text

The final result should look like polished metallic golden text.

15. Edit the text later if needed

Since text objects are vector layers, you can later modify the text, font, size, and colors using the Text tool.