Creating Grungy Edges
Step 1: Creating the mask
- Open an image in Fireworks
- Using the
Pen Tool, draw out a border around your image. The less
even it is the better. You want to create an uneven, jagged
stroke.
- Once you've completed the path, fill it with black.
Step 2: Creating the grungy
edge
- Select the Stroke Panel and start experimenting with the
different strokes.
- Use combinations of textures and strokes to create your
rough, grungy edge to your shape. Below are the options I
used:
Step 3: Finishing the effect
- Select All (Command-A/Control-A).
- Go to Modify>Group as Mask to complete the effect.
If you aren't satisfied with your effect, simply right click
on your image and select Ungroup and continue modifying your
stroke as you did before. Experimentation is the key in this
effect. After you've selected a new stroke, select all again and
repeat the mask.
Options: Try applying a Gaussian Blur to your shape before
you mask it or create several different strokes, group them, and
then mask them over your image. There are lots of possibilities
here:-)
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