How to Create a Lightning Effect in GIMP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open GIMP.

   Select from the File (bar tools) menu.
   
   A New window will show up.
   
   Set "Width" and "Height" for your image.
   
   Press OK.
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   Step 2: Fill the background a black colour.

   Use Toolbox
   ---> Bucket Fill Tool. , On the tool bar, go to Layer
   ---> New Layer, Fill Layer Type
   - Transparency. , In the Toolbox, go to Paintbrush Tool.
   
   Select your brush size, type and colour, then draw the lightning effect.
   
   Use edgy lines that fork; see the images in the following steps for guidance. , Select Filters
   ---> Alpha to Logo
   ---> Neon. "Script-Fu :
   Neon" will show.
   
   Choose your effect size, background colour and glow colour.
   
   Press OK. , The design can now be transferred to a digital project, or printed out, as needed.
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   Step 3: Add a transparent New Layer.

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   Step 4: Select Paintbrush Tool.

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   Step 5: Finish drawing

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   Step 6: then color the lightning.

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