![Rusty Text](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/rusty-metal-text-in-photoshop.jpg)
In this tutorial you learn how to create a rusty metal text in Photoshop using some simple layer styles and rust metal textures. First you have to download this 3D text mockup PSD file.
![Rusty Metal Font](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/3d-text-photoshop.jpg)
Create The 3D Metal Font
Now all we have to do is to customize the PSD mockup that we have just download it. Let's start with the text. Double click on the "3D text by psddude" smart object thumbnail to open it.
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut1.jpg)
Again double click on the "3d effect by psddude" thumbnail to open this smart object.
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut2.jpg)
Inside you will find a text layer. Simple replace the text. You can also change the font size and font family. I will use the font type called Black Ops One - a font that you can download for free. Learn how to install font in Photoshop from this tutorial.
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut3.jpg)
Add Metal Texture To The Rusty Font
Save the smart object and close it to see the result. Add the following layer styles to the "3d effect by psddude" smart object as shown in the previews.
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut4.jpg)
Check out this list for pre-made metal textures or this list with even more free metal textures
Drop Shadow layer style, color #121212
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut5.jpg)
Inner Shadow layer style, color #49291b
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut6.jpg)
Inner Glow layer style, color #5e5959
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut7.jpg)
Bevel and Emboss layer style, colors white and #121212
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut8.jpg)
Color Overlay layer style, color #3c1d10
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut9.jpg)
Pattern Overlay layer style: I used a rust texture to create this seamless rusty metal pattern. Download the texture here (credit for the stock image fantasystock)
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut10.jpg)
Save the smart object and close it to see the result.
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut11.jpg)
Now add these layer styles to the "3D text by psddude" layer.
![Rusty Font](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut17.jpg)
Drop Shadow layer style, color #121212
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut12.jpg)
Inner Shadow layer style, color #49291b
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut13.jpg)
Inner Glow layer style, color #5e5959
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut14.jpg)
Bevel and Emboss layer style, colors white and #121212
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut15.jpg)
Pattern Overlay layer style. Download the texture here (credit for the stock image fantasystock)
![Rusty Text Photoshop Tutorial](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/tut16.jpg)
To create the depth of shadow from the final image you have to create a copy of the text layer and fill it with black color. Use the Filter > Blur > Motion Blur to create the long shadow effect. Move the shadow layer to direction you want.
Now all you have to do is to add a nice looking background that you like. It can be a grunge wall texture, a wood texture, etc. Here is the final result for the rusty metal text effect.
![Rusty Metal Text](/tutorials/rusty-metal-text--style-photoshop-tutorial/rusty-metal-text-in-photoshop.jpg)
Vintage Metal Sign Photoshop Action
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11 comment(s) for "Rusty Metal Text Style Photoshop Tutorial"
something missing? reply
You have the rust seamless pattern download link in the tutorial. reply