Ash Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) This tutorial is available as a PDF. Click here to view or download it This was my 1st try at drawing a gemstone. And 1st try at making a tut Comments & Ideas welcome This is the way I got all the facets on the stone, there are many other ways to do it, so just try it and see if you like it. I used Xor to blend the 2 layers. then Flatten the image. Then select the shape of the stone, adjust as needed, for this tut, I use oval. you do not need to de-select the selection from this point on. On a new layer, Use gradient or whatever way to make Facets looks like they have range of shades. blend the layers as you see fit. Then flatten the image. I used Curves tool to give the stone color, And a little zoom blur to mix things up a bit. VVVV Gem Tut V2 readers can start from this step VVVV Add new layer, Paint bucket White color. Use Gradient Tools in Transparency mode to fade the white color. This will give the look of the reflective surface of the "table" of the stone. Use Move selected pixels, hold shift key as you resize it. this will let you have the same shaped oval as the outer edge, this will be the "table" of the stone. Add new layer. Do the same thing as above step but with black color on the other side. Flatten Image. Don't foget to use Feather on each layers to soften them before Flatten Add background, shadow as needed. And check this out for a little extra.. viewtopic.php?p=29087#p29087 Done Hope this helps!! Edited March 15, 2019 by Woodsy Rehosted to Postimage. 1 Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soilydude Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 That's pretty good, I just need to think what I'd need a gem stone for... :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thEgraphix Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 That hot dude. The edges are very defined though, maybe theres a way to make them more round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadJik Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Brilliant! Quote My DeviantArt | My Pictorium | My Plugins | Donate via Paypal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joost Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 That hot dude. The edges are very defined though, maybe theres a way to make them more round. Just feather after every edge you made :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thEgraphix Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Yeah, I wouldn't know that though because there's some sort of virus on my computer that doesn't allow me to download or save anything to my local disk files. So basically, I have no plug-ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Ash on the gradiants which did you use.? old eyes can't quite see which from the screen shot. OMA Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedHONDA Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Both of them look like Conical to me. Quote "The greatest thing about the Internet is that you can write anything you want and give it a false source." ~Ezra Pound twtr | dA | tmblr | yt | fb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 just impressed myself actually figured out which gradiant by myself it was linear and moved the node around until I got the dark line in the centre and the white to the edges. then duplicated layer and inverted colors. oh I'm so learning this now on to step two. OMA Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedHONDA Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Oh, I thought you meant step 6 and 11. Quote "The greatest thing about the Internet is that you can write anything you want and give it a false source." ~Ezra Pound twtr | dA | tmblr | yt | fb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 not a problem as I'd probably have asked at that point again. worked my way down to the point where Ash uses curved tool sort of stuck there but I'll niggle away at this until I get it correct. I'm using in an photo story 3 application. pics of the granddaughters pretty princes birthday party. intend to make png images. and insert into the photos think the gemstones will look pretty neat poping up all over the place. especially since all the little darlings were waving fairy wands around in the pictures i've got in mind. what a grandmother won't do to impress the little ones. guess i could always have just copied and pasted pictures of gems but needed and wanted to practise with paint net. (I really wanted an excuse to play) OMA Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 That hot dude. The edges are very defined though, maybe theres a way to make them more round. Yeah I know That's why there is this line near the end of the tut "Don't foget to use Feather on each layers to soften them before Flatten" Ash on the gradiants which did you use.? old eyes can't quite see which from the screen shot. OMA Sorry was away for the weekend, Thx all who helped worked my way down to the point where Ash uses curved tool sort of stuck there but I'll niggle away at this until I get it correct. OMA Thats how i got the blue, select RGB at top left, put a check mark on whichever color you want to adjust, play around with this you might find something you will like better. Hope this helps! Yeah, I wouldn't know that though because there's some sort of virus on my computer that doesn't allow me to download or save anything to my local disk files. So basically, I have no plug-ins. http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ + good habbit = no virus Hope this helps! Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 This was 2nd try (still forgot feather ) 3rd try (feathered ) Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadJik Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 What do you think about this one ? or => no use of 'XOR Gradients' => polygones and stars plugins (instead circle) Quote My DeviantArt | My Pictorium | My Plugins | Donate via Paypal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Doesn't look quite...right...I guess. Could be the use of lines in between shades of grey, could be the transparent "diamond" shape not quite matching up with the shadow, could be lack of true "shiny-ness"...? :? Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 well actually I found this quite a useful tutorial. and since it was me that asked for someone to walk me thru the steps I'd say Ash did a fine job on his first tutorial. just enought of a challenge for us beginners, i know it may not appeal to some on this forum but I had an application for the gemstones so thank you Ash. my grandaughter is thrilled with the little video disc I put together for her and her friends. OMA Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Thank you all for the support @MadJik, I like the one on the right better. @adamd, Gemstones are one of the hardest thing to draw, because of all the facets, reflection, refraction and colors. I am sure someone can do better then me, If you can, you are wellcome to try, and share your know how with us. Write a better tut, I'll be happy to learn more skill. At least I learn how to make the shiny reflection from making this tut. Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Using the same way as my tut plus a little more (2hrs) messing around with adjustments... it could be even better (yeah, its a little too blury) well actually I found this quite a useful tutorial. and since it was me that asked for someone to walk me thru the steps I'd say Ash did a fine job on his first tutorial. just enought of a challenge for us beginners, i know it may not appeal to some on this forum but I had an application for the gemstones so thank you Ash. my grandaughter is thrilled with the little video disc I put together for her and her friends. OMA You're welcome and glad it works out for ya Post what you draw if you can for all to see Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Using the same way as my tut plus a little more (2hrs) messing around with adjustments... it could be even better (yeah, its a little too blury) Generally, with a still image your reflection or "Sparkle" will be at the same rotation. Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. 😉 -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Generally, with a still image your reflection or "Sparkle" will be at the same rotation. Ok, got it But what if there are more then 1 light sorce? or.. 1 light sorce but angle like this from side view? (red dots are where the sparks should be from side view of a gem) Thanks for your time. Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic.ice Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Using the same way as my tut plus a little more (2hrs) messing around with adjustments... it could be even better (yeah, its a little too blury) Ash that looks real! Seriously, it looks like you took it off the tv from the home shoping network and played with it in PDN to make it you rown. It's wild. I tried and tried the other day before i had to go to school. Couldn't get it so i'm giving it another wing tonight. I for some crazy reason i've resently become graphically challenged. Heck in my siggy, Wither was a sweetheart and helped me out. So I'll let ya know! Quote thank you Wither for the very long amount of help! I for some reason was graphically Challenged! And Pyro for the tut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I am glad you like this tut. Sorry I will be busy until Feb-19. Please check out gem v2 tut for better texture. then finishthe rest with this gem v1 tut. I will be more than happy to answer in more detail when more free time. Tut list on my googlepage. Good luck! Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic.ice Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 okay so here is mine, i didn't do the feather thing, i kinda like the sharpness of it! first try took me two days. Ash my eyes now hurt from reading all that small print! lol Quote thank you Wither for the very long amount of help! I for some reason was graphically Challenged! And Pyro for the tut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncfan51 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 That is an awesome gemstone texture. Quote +_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ I am a disco dancer. +_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberdenver Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Here is one of my attempts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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