How to make a crystal ball with PS?

1. Create three layers first. [Color]: The color of the crystal ball is mainly determined by this layer. "radial gradient": the shadow effect of the ball is formed on this layer through radial gradient. "Reflective": the reflective effect layer of the crystal ball.

2. Then draw a circle with the oval tool (hold down the shift key and draw a circle with the mouse).

3. Select red (want to draw a red crystal ball) and fill the circular area in the "Color" layer. Select the Gradient Tool, select the black and white gradient, then select the Radial Gradient layer and check the Radial Gradient.

4. You will get the following picture as soon as you pull it, and then select "Color Appreciation" (also called "Positive Overlay").

5. Then adjust the "transparency" to get a red sphere with light and shadow effect (the value is for reference only).

6. The Oval Tool draws an oval area and selects the "Reflection" layer.

7. Select the black-and-white gradient, and select "Gradient Editor" to change the black-and-white part into white.

8. Change the transparency of one end to 0, and the other end is 100.

9. Select "Linear Gradient" and you will get an oval reflective part as soon as you pull it.

10, and then use the Random Deformation tool to adjust the position and size of the reflective part.

1 1. Blends the reflective part with the image through the opacity of the layer.

12, final rendering.