Page Curl
(Using the Warp Transformation Tool)
Clive R. Haynes FRPS
Suggested level of ability for this technique:
A familiarisation with Layers, Adjustment layers, Layers Masks, ‘fx’ menu, Transform options and the Gradient Tool
Open your background image
Select > All (Ctrl + A)
Edit > Copy (Ctrl + C)
Image > Canvas Size (Ctrl + Alt + C)
In the New Size box, change the default setting (probably centimetres or inches) to Percent.
With ‘Relative’ un-ticked, set both Width and Height to 130%.
Canvas extension colour: Choose White
Edit > Copy (Ctrl + C)
Image > Canvas Size (Ctrl + Alt + C)
In the New Size box, change the default setting (probably centimetres or inches) to Percent.
With ‘Relative’ un-ticked, set both Width and Height to 130%.
Canvas extension colour: Choose White
Edit > Paste > (Ctrl + V) the ‘pasted in image become Layer 1
Paste again (Ctrl + V) this is now Layer 2
Rename Layer 2 as ‘Curl’
Activate Background Layer and fill with white via Edit > Fill > Contents > White
A wide border / canvas appears around the image