How to Make a Glitter Text Effect in DesignScape

Take your designs to the next level and learn how to make a glitter text effect in DesignScape. We will guide you step by step on creating a glitter effect as well as saving it as a PSD file. As a browser based editing program, DesignScape is available to Gold Plus Members. Want to give DesignScape a try but not a member yet? Then sign up for a free 30 Day Trial of the Gold Plus Membership today!

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You can use purchased glitter backgrounds if you prefer them ready made. These can then be applied to the text using clipping masks.

For our text we will use a vintage script font called Montheim. We have already imported our font into DesignScape.

Step 1 - Create the Glitter Pattern

Begin by starting a new project with the dimensions 1500 x 1000 px. Next, we are going to be creating a Glitter Pattern. By creating a pattern and adding it to the library, you can use it for other projects as well.

Fill the Layer with Gray

When you open DesignScape, a new layer is created under the Layers Panel on the right. With this layer selected, go to Edit > Fill. In the Fill options, select Gray then click OK.

The entire layer will fill with Gray.

Add a Noise Filter

To start building up the pattern, we need to add a Noise Filter. At the top menu bar, go to Filter > Noise > Add Noise. In the settings window, input an amount of 80%. Leave Distribution as Uniform and tick the box for Monochromatic. Then click OK.

Apply Crystallize Filter

Glitter can be different shapes and sizes so we will add a Crystallize Filter. Click on Filter > Pixelate > Crystallize to add the filter. The size of the cells will depend on personal reference but for this project, a value of 4 to 6 px is a good starting point.

Save the Glitter Pattern

It might not look like much right now, but saving as black and white will allow us to add any color we want. Next, we want to save it to the DesignScape pattern library. Go to Edit > Define New > Pattern. DesignScape will notify you that the pattern has been added.

Step 2 - Create the Glitter Text

Again, create a new document with the dimensions 1500 x 1000. We set the DPI to 300 for our Glitter Text Effect. Here we will use the Text Tool then add the pattern effect to our text.

Use the Text Tool

On the left side panel select the Text Tool then type out your text. Remember to change your font. We have a detailed tutorial on text basics in DesignScape if needed. Choose a color of your choice by clicking on the Color Picker top toolbar. We used HEX #fcc652 for a gold color.

Duplicate the Text Layer

Now, right click the Text layer in the Layers Panel and select Duplicate Layer. Double click on the layer name and rename to Text Layer Style. At the top of the Layers Panel, change the fill of the layer to 0%. This will allow us to see the text below. We will be applying an effect to this later on.

Add a Pattern Overlay

Click back on the original Text layer to select it. Go to the bottom of the Layers Panel and click on the eff icon. Now select Pattern Overlay.

In the Layer Style Panel, you will see that Pattern Overlay is ticked. In the options, change the Blend Mode to Color Dodge. You can experiment until you are happy with the result.

Next, click on the drop down box for the Pattern and scroll down to the last pattern. This should be the one you saved to the Library.

The Opacity was adjusted to 40% and the pattern Scale changed to 20%. Off X and Off Y were set to 0 px. Then click OK.

You can adjust the settings as needed to find what works best for you. If you want to change the settings, just click on the eff icon on the selected layer.

Step 3 - Add Some Layer Styles for Effect

We want to make our text pop a little more by adding some Layer Styles.

Apply a Bevel and Emboss Effect

Be sure to select the Text Layer Style layer (top most layer) under the Layers Panel. Click on the eff icon at the bottom and select Bevel and Emboss. The Layer Style Panel will open.

We used the following settings for our project:

Style: Inner Bevel

Technique: Smooth - second selection: Up

Depth: 500%

Size: 15 px

Soften: 0 px

Angle top number (Angle): 80

Angle bottom number (Altitude): 60

Untick box for Use global angle

Contour: Linear

First Mode (Highlight): Linear Light, White

Opacity: 75%

Second Mode (Shadows): Multiply, Black

Opacity: 0%

Keep this panel open for the next Layer Style.

Change the Background Color

Let us quickly change the background to give more impact. Click on the Background layer, which should be the bottom most layer. Click on the eff icon > Color Overlay then select Black from the Color Picker box if needed. Click OK to close out of the Panel.

Add Outer Glow (Optional)

If you want, you can also add an Outer Glow to your text. Do this by selecting the Text Layer Style layer, then double clicking on the eff icon on the layer. With the Layers Style Panel you can add styles from here.

Make sure the Outer Glow option is ticked and use the following settings:

Blend Mode: Screen

Opacity: 38%

Noise and Gradient settings left as is

Technique: Softer

Spread: 23%

Size: 15 px

Contour: Linear

Range: 100%

Jitter: 0%

Step 4 - Edit Glitter Text Effect if Needed

Since we used non-destructive layers, you can go back and edit anytime you want. For example, let’s make the text a darker gold. Select the second Text layer then click on the Text Tool. At the top toolbar click on the Color Picker box. We used the color #ebb134.

You can also adjust the Pattern Overlay to make the “glitter” bigger. Double click the eff on the second Text layer. Make sure to click on Pattern Overlay to access the editing options. Then increase the Scale.

The final step is to save your file. You can save a PSD to edit later by going to File > Save as PSD. You can also save it in other formats of your choice.

Well done on creating a glitter text effect in DesignScape.

Why not add your design to a Smart Object Mockup in DesignScape to show it off? With the techniques in this tutorial you can create some great projects. We hope that you had fun following this tutorial. DesignScape is feature packed and the perfect tool for any designer.