Easy X-Ray Typography in Photoshop

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Step 11​

Add a layer on top of the background layer and underneath the others. After that go to Filter>Render>Clouds.
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Step 12​

Add a new layer on top of the others and fill it with black, then with the Eraser Tool (E) and a very soft brush, start erasing some areas over the letter A. Use the image below for reference.

 

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Step 13​

Select all layers and duplicate them. Once again merge the new layers into one and then change the Blend Mode to Overlay. Also, go to Image>Adjustment>Desaturate.

 

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Step 14​

Add some text using the Horizontal Type Tool (T).

 

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Step 15​

Select all layers and duplicate them. Once again merge the new layers into one and then change the Blend Mode to Soft Light at 50% Opacity. Then go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur. Use 20px for the Radius.

 

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Step 16​

Duplicate the layer and change the Blend Mode to Screen at 50% Opacity.

 

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Step 17​

Let's add a nice plastic texture to create a more realistic effect. The one I am using can be found at http://www.selected-webdesign.com/textures-for-free-download.

 

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Step 18​

Change the Blend Mode to Hard Light.

 

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Step 19​

Go to Images>Adjustments>Hue and Saturation. Use 197 for the Hue, 11 for the Saturation and -8 for the Lightness.

 

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Conclusion​

This tutorial was just a quick tip on how to create a nice x-ray effect. You can add a little bit more effects and adjustments like noise or different light effects. But that is up to you Have fun.