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CASTING SHADOWS 205

Figure 6.14
Creating niches with
inner shadows

4. Create a new layer called Inner; notice that it automatically appears in the Ornament set. Using
the Paint Bucket, click inside the inner boundary of the ornament (see Figure 6.15). Press
Ctrl+F to reapply the last-used filter (Noise); the inner layer gains texture. Apply an Inner
Shadow effect to the Inner layer with 50% Opacity, 5 px Distance, and 5 px Size.
5. Create a new layer called Outer. Sample the Accent Stone color in the Swatches palette. Use the
Paint Bucket to fill the outer boundary of the ornament. Press Ctrl+F to apply the Noise filter
again. Apply the following layer style effects:

Drop Shadow 75% Opacity, 5 px Distance, 0% Spread, and 5 px Size.
Bevel And Emboss Select Inner Bevel Style, Chisel Hard Technique, 70% Depth, Up Direction,
5 px Size, and 0 px Soften.

Figure 6.15
Creating the inner part of
the ornament: fill the
boundary with field-
stone color.