3. How to Create a Tinsel Brush Tip

Step 1

Pick the Rectangle Tool, choose the Shape option in the Options bar, and create a small 3 x 30 px Blackrectangle.

Step 2

Pick the Add Anchor Point Tool, and click once in the middle of each of the rectangle's vertical sides to add two anchor points.

Step 3

Use the Direct Selection Tool to select both added points, and click the Left Arrow key three times to nudge the points 3 px to the left.

Step 4

Command-click the Rectangle shape layer's thumbnail to load the selection.

Step 5

Go to Edit > Define Brush Preset, and type Tinsel Brush in the Name field.

4. How to Modify and Save Brush Tip Settings

Step 1

Pick the Brush Tool, choose the Tinsel Brush tip, and open the Brush panel to modify the settings:

Brush Tip Shape

Shape Dynamics

Scattering

Color Dynamics

Step 2

Click the Create new brush icon in the bottom right corner of the Brush panel, and change the Name to Brush 01.