Learning how to use the built-in lighting effects filter is one of the most important skills you'll ever learn for Photoshop. It allows you to add volume and reality to normal 2D objects.

Make liquid metal so cool, you'll think it came from a Terminator movie.

Here you can learn how to make those cool little buttons often found on many British design sites, because we all wish we were British, right...that's what I thought.

Here is a simple technique that will allow you to create neon glowing text that resembles those ever-popular window fixtures. This effect is made purely with Photoshop's Blending Options (a.k.a. Layer Effects in PS 5), so it can be saved as a Layer Style if you wish to save it for quick and easy future use.

One very simple way to spice up your graphics by adding outlines. There are some even easier ways to make outlines in Photoshop than the way shown in this tutorial, but I'm going to show you the old way to do it, which is probably the most flexible.

Create realistic looking planets without touching 3D Software.

Create this great looking plasma effect.

Learn how to create a simple yet great looking tab menu.

When you're in a rush, this metal will do.

Create a rusted grid to add to your industrial interface.

Need to screw something down? Create your own screwdriver!

Reproduce a cool water effect.

Create some rough, spattered text.

Learn how to make text out of various stones.

Learn how to make tacks so you can pin up notes.