I've been playing with photoshop ...

[DragonflyLynne]

I've been playing with photoshop and having a great time! A big thank you to Izzy Anderson of Flame and Glass ( Flame and Glass: Lampwork beads by Isabelle Anderson (http://flameandglass.com/index.html) ) for teaching me this photoshop technique. This is a 9 carat "straw" yellow gold Jens Pind's Linkage necklace that I made for my sister with rings that I cut myself (0.8/2.3813 mm).

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4913790993_1935c8b1b1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34630146@N06/4913790993/)
And I've been playing some more ... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34630146@N06/4913790993/) by DragonflyLynne (http://www.flickr.com/people/34630146@N06/), on Flickr


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4914375338_7184b6b624.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34630146@N06/4914375338/)
I've been playing .... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34630146@N06/4914375338/) by DragonflyLynne (http://www.flickr.com/people/34630146@N06/), on Flickr


Here’s the original:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3935448448_234614cc5b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34630146@N06/3935448448/)
Glenys's necklace (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34630146@N06/3935448448/) by DragonflyLynne (http://www.flickr.com/people/34630146@N06/), on Flickr

[Shaun750]

That photo made me slightly out of breath it's so nice.

It was the thought that you might be able to teach me how it's done,and my attempts wont be so average. I should have learned by now really,I've read enough tuts,but give up.I think i might be stuck at the level of snaps I'm at forever.I just can stand doing something if there isn't any banging going on.

[DragonflyLynne]

Thank you Shaun! This was my first attempt at this technique, and I was guided through it every step of the way so I'm not really in a position to teach it, LOL! :)

[jille]

Maybe there is a tutorial on Youtube Shaun, I'd like to be able to pick out one colour. I'll have a gander

[Enchanted Cobwebs]

Hi Shaun
I found this one when I was learning this weave and its easy to follow http://www.bijoux-de-terre.com/jewelry/Basic%20Directions%20-%20Jens%20Pind's%20Linkage.pdf
Mind you I still cant join two pieces even though I can weave it from scratch with my eyes shut!

[Shaun750]

Hi Shaun
I found this one when I was learning this weave and its easy to follow http://www.bijoux-de-terre.com/jewelry/Basic%20Directions%20-%20Jens%20Pind's%20Linkage.pdf
Mind you I still cant join two pieces even though I can weave it from scratch with my eyes shut!

I was more interested in the Photoshop tecnique than the chain link.
I just think it's one of those things I never try that hard with.Some things i will spend hours practicing,and keep going back to them.I like the idea of nice photo's,but think it might required to much finese.

[Enchanted Cobwebs]

I know what you mean, so much stuff to play with but so little time! I can spend hours on photoshop and end up with something totally naff so I leave the pisccys to the experts now and play with jump rings etc instead

[DragonflyLynne]

I thought you meant the photoshop technique Shaun, not JPL. I've just found this on You Tube, you might like it! :)

YouTube - Tutorial: Photoshop Tutorial: Selective Desaturation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWArueI0LWc)

[Shaun750]

I thought you meant the photoshop technique Shaun, not JPL. I've just found this on You Tube, you might like it! :)

YouTube - Tutorial: Photoshop Tutorial: Selective Desaturation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWArueI0LWc)

Thanks Lynne,that's my kind of tut,no messing about.I'll add it to the few tricks I've learned already,and probably use it to death.Cheers

[DragonflyLynne]

I look forward to seeing your results! I must have another go, I really enjoyed it last time :)

[Ominicci]

Ha ha, I too automatically assumed that Shaun meant the Photoshop technique rather than the maille technique because that is what I wanted it to be about lol.

Thanks for the link from me too Lynne! (I also did a photoshop course a few years ago but only remember a few basic things!!) It is good to have something like this quick tut to go back to everynow and then. I also remember things more easily if I am actually interested in it (rather than being taught it because 'its part of the syllabus'). I think this thread has 'taught' me to remember to search u-tube for tutorials (on anything) now and not only use the internet for written tuts!!!

[DragonflyLynne]

Glad it's useful for you Nicci! :)