Brushed Metal Texture
by Colin Smith
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How to create a texture that simulates brushed metal in only a few steps. This is the same metal used on Apples Panther.
- Gradients
- Filters
- Hue/Saturation
- Difficulty 2/10
1) 
Select the Gradient Tool by pressing "G" Now set the tool to linear gradient in the Gradients Palette. I chose the copper preset. Take your mouse to the top left and click and drag to the bottom right.
2) 
This has now created a gradient fill
3) 
Filter >Add Noise your image should look grainy like this. Select Monocromatic so that strange colors are not added.
4) 
Almost done, now go to Filter > Blur > Motion Blur. Set angle for 0 and distance to taste.
5) 
A finished peice of brushed metal
6) 
To change the color: Hue/Saturation, Ctrl/Cmd +U. Slide the Hue slider to get differant colors. This is the method used to produce the trendy Brushed metal that is used on Apples branding.
