This tutorial will show you how to
create a staple in Paint Shop Pro 9.0 without the use of any plug-in filters.
1. Begin by creating a new file, 1”
tall by 1” wide, 300 dpi, with a transparent background.
2. Activate the Rectangle Tool
(keyboard shortcut: G).
3. On the Materials palette, click
once on the background color.
4. The Material Properties window
will appear. Choose the following settings: Metal steel, Angle = 0, Repeats =
0, Linear style. Click OK.
5. Enter a value of 20.00 in both
the horizontal and vertical radius fields (these values will vary depending on
how rounded you want the staple’s ends to be).
6. Draw a rectangle across your
layout. Note that the ends of the rectangle are rounded.
7. Convert the vector layer to a
raster layer (right click on the vector layer containing the staple and select
Convert to Raster Layer.)
8. Apply an inner bevel to the
staple with the following settings and click OK:
9. Be sure to save your staple as a
.png file to retain the transparency.
10. When using your staple, remember
to add a soft drop shadow as well as “holes” behind the staples.
