This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Ivan Gromov
Do you want to learn how to make an oil rainbow effect in Photoshop? Today, I'll show you how to create an oil spill Photoshop effect using standard tools. Let's go!
Looking for a collection of high-quality oil spill rainbow textures? Check out this amazing set of 10 backgrounds with colors inspired by the psychedelic art of the 1970s.
What if you prefer video tutorials? Then you need to check out the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel. Here's a new video by Ashlee Harrell who'll teach you how to create an oil rainbow effect in Photoshop:
What You'll Learn in This Oil Rainbow Effect Photoshop Tutorial
- How to create an oil spill effect in Photoshop using the Liquify Tool
- How to add a rainbow background with an oil spill color preset
- How to use your rainbow backgrounds in Photoshop artwork
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Oil Spill Photoshop Effect Tutorial Assets
The following assets were used during the production of this oil spill effect Photoshop tutorial:
1. How to Make a Rainbow Oil Spill With the Liquify Tool
Step 1
Let's start creating our oil slick rainbow background by setting up a document with a size of 3000 by 2000 px.
Step 2
Go to File > Place and put the boiling water photo inside your document. You can use almost any other photo/image for this oil rainbow effect Photoshop tutorial.
Step 3
Press Shift-Control-X (or go to Filter > Liquify), and then select the Forward Warp Tool with the following settings:
- Size: 700
- Density: 50
- Pressure: 100
- Pin Edges: On
Step 4
Start using the Forward Warp Tool on your picture until you get a result similar to the image below:
Step 5
And for the final step of this section of our tutorial on how to do an oil spill color effect in Photoshop, we'll use the Twirl Clockwise Tool from the same Liquify panel. Use the following settings:
- Size: 800
- Pressure: 100
- Density: 50
- Rate: 50
- Pin Edges: On
Step 6
Mix the background with the Twirl Clockwise Tool until you get something similar to this one:
2. How to Add a Rainbow in Photoshop With a Gradient Map
Step 1
Now, let's see how to add a rainbow effect in Photoshop. We'll be creating an oil spill color filter. Hit Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer and select Gradient Map.
Step 2
Press Reverse and then use the following color codes on your Gradient Strip.
#31db88#0bcef2#486cfa#7044e9#eb36c3#fa6732#e9b325#dbc743#c1dd7f#56dcb2#4ae7e9#3ad2f4
Place them as shown in the picture below:
Here's the result of our tutorial on how to do an oil spill effect in Photoshop. You'll have a cool trippy rainbow background you can use for many projects.
3. How to Use Your Rainbow Background in Photoshop
This section of the tutorial is optional. Here I would like to show you how you can use your trippy rainbow background. I found this beautiful Creative Gradient Poster Template on Envato Elements.
Let's open it in Photoshop and replace the image on our background. Put your image above the Lava BG Gradient layer and then Right Click > Create a Clipping Mask.
This is how our oil spill effect Photoshop flyer will look:
Awesome Work, This Rainbow Oil Effect Tutorial Is Over
Today, you've learned how to make a rainbow oil slick rainbow effect in Adobe Photoshop with the Liquify Tool and a gradient map overlay. I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and you're now ready to create awesome psychedelic backgrounds and oil spill wallpaper.
You may be wondering where you can get this cool poster mockup. The answer is: on Placeit! Here you can find a great collection of different mockups and templates for almost any purpose: from T-shirt and poster mockups to Twitch banner templates.
5 Top Oil Spill Photoshop Backgrounds and Textures
Abstract Psychedelic Backgrounds (JPG)
If you're a fan of psychedelic oil spill colors, check out this amazing package of ten hi-res JPEG oil spill wallpaper backgrounds. It's suitable for creating posters, flyers, or any digital design elements.
Acid Textures (JPG, PNG)
This pack contains ten unique multi-colored textures in a really high resolution (5000x3333 px). These textures can be used for making flyers, Instagram stories, wallpaper, or even vinyl album covers. Don't forget to try the gradient map we created on these textures to get a psychedelic oil spill wallpaper.
Abstract Liquid Faded Textures (JPG)
Looking for a big package of liquid textures? Try this set of 25 hi-res backgrounds. These abstract textures are a perfect choice for creating CD covers and trippy rainbow backgrounds.
Iridescent Chrome Background (JPG)
Want something metallic? Try this bundle of ten iridescent chrome backgrounds. It's an amazing resource for any of your design needs, from poster design to wallpaper.
Fluid Art Backgrounds (JPG)
Need a background for your next presentation? Check out this set of abstract fluid textures with soft colors. All the backgrounds are hi-res JPEG files with a 4582x3054 px resolution.
Now that you know how to make a rainbow oil effect in Photoshop, you probably want to learn some more Photoshop tips and tricks. Check out these awesome tutorials:
This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Ivan Gromov
Ivan Gromov | Sciencx (2022-01-04T16:10:30+00:00) How to Make a Rainbow Oil Effect in Photoshop. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2022/01/04/how-to-make-a-rainbow-oil-effect-in-photoshop/
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