Step 9

Now we're going to add a new effect called shadow. This will create shadows on the pixels to create a sense of depth. Sounds complicate? Don't worry it's easy. Start off by duplicating "Layer 1". Select "Layer 1" and press Ctrl+J or go to Layer> Duplicate Layer. You'll need to move this layer to the top so click and drag the new layer to the top . Now rename this layer to "shadow". Remember, to rename a layer, double-click on the text in the layer.

Step 10

The key to the shadows is the Photocopy filter. This filter creates shadows based on the lightness of each pixel. So a dark pixel will have more shadow and the light pixel will have less. Lets begin: go to Filter> Sketch> Photocopy. Use the settings I have below (which should be the default settings) and then click OK.

Step 11

To make this layer blend into the other layers, change the blend mode to Multiply in the Layers pallet. The Multiply blend mode will show the layer based on how dark it is. So the white parts of the layer won't show up and the black parts of the layer will be visible.

Step 12

So we have the outline and shadow effect - are we done? Almost! Just one more effect that'll intensify the depth created by the shadow. This new effect we'll apply will increase the contrast. First, press Ctrl+Shift+Alt+E (sounds tricky to press all those keys). This should create a new copy of everything in a new single layer. Name this new layer "soft effect". It should already be on the top so you don't need to move it.