Create a new canvas 4inch by 4 inch at 300ppi – this canvas size makes for easy viewing.
Insert> Shape> Circle and drag to create an oblong ellipse about 1 and a half inch long and 1/3rd of an inch high.
Insert > Shape >Circle and resize the circle and position as shown
Select both objects by holding down the CRTL key and clicking on them , right click and choose Flatten selected Objects.
Fill the shape with black
Effects> Fill with Texture or Color and choose Black from the pallete
Choose Effects> Filters> All Filters
Scroll to find Metal: Chrome Chaotic
Choose Change advanced options
Adjust the settings to create a tortiseshell pattern. You can make any changes you like to create a pleasing look. Here the changes are Transparency: 23, Brush Size 253; Coverage: 77; Pressure: 80
Select Done and Done to apply
Now select > Filters> All Filters again and this time select metal: Chrome Simple
This creates a glossy effect – you can experiment with changes if you wish using Change Advanced Options
DIP/DIS does not have a built in bevel option. You can use a plug in to bevel such as Alienskins EyeCandy Impact or follow the method below.
Choose Touchup> Other Photo Repair> Dodge and Burn brush
Set the brush size – 13 is used here. Leave the brush style as soft edge, and the brightness at the default 20.
Click and drag to brush just inside the edge of the prong – it took three passes to achieve this look on the top edge.
Create this effect around all edges
Now change the brightness of the brush to -20, switch to a hard edge and overlap just the very edges of the shape, including under the neck of the circle shape
The Photo prong could be used plain or use Effects> Paint Brush>Stamp to add a decorative brad
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