How to Make a Custom Brush in Photoshop CC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Photoshop.

   A brush can be very big, but it can be made smaller later; in that way it won't loose any detail.
   
   The background contents should be white and color profile to sRGB.
   
   A name can be given if required.
   
   Hit OK. , It can be designed for making stars, making latte art, making hairs, adding mustaches etc.
   
   This example will show stars.
   
   Now the custom brush can be made by using the brush tool, or any other tool present in Photoshop.
   
   Make sure that the brush is black and the background is white. ,, Normally you won't see any change, but the brush has been created. , The brush should show up.
   
   If it does not then right click on the page/canvas.
   
   A box with lot of brushes will come, scroll down at the bottom and at last place will be the brush.
   
   Hover over it the name will be shown. , You can make the custom brush even more custom by going to Brush Presets Window > Brush. , This technique will allow you to create flames of fire, sparkles, etc.
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   Step 2: Go to File > New or press Ctrl+N in Windows or press ⌘ Command+N in Mac

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   Step 3: on the keyboard.

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   Step 4: Set document type to custom and the width to 500 pixels and height to 500 pixels as well.

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   Step 5: Create the custom brush.

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   Step 6: Once you have created it

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   Step 7: go to Edit > Define Brush Preset...

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   Step 8: Enter the name of the brush and hit OK.

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   Step 9: Select the Brush Tool on the left side or hit B on the keyboard (shortcut).

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    Step 10: Adjust if desired.

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    Step 11: Use your brush!

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