Anirban Shikha

In this article, I will show you how to make realistic smoke from scratch in Photoshop and how to use realistic-looking smoke brushes to create the effect much faster.

So before we get started, be sure to get these five free smoke brushes for Photoshop if you want to save yourself a ton of time!

This first example teaches you how to form a normal brushstroke into a realistic-looking wisp of smoke.

Before you lay down any brushstrokes, you must first set up your brush.

First, add a new layer to your design by clicking the Create A New Layer button in the Layers Panel. Your brushstrokes will go on this new layer.

With your new layer added, change your Foreground Color to white.

Select the Brush Tool (B) in the Toolbar.

In the Options Bar, click on Brush Preset Picker. In the list of available brushes, choose the Soft Round Brush.

The size of the brush stroke you need depends on the size of your project. The general rule of thumb is that you want your first brush stroke to be a good size, usually between 250 px to 400 px.

As for the rest of the options:

Once your brush is set up, it’s time to add your first stroke. This stroke is one of the most important elements of this effect, as it acts as a base for the rest of the effect.

The most common way to shape this first brushstroke is in the shape of an S. Just move your mouse slowly in an S-shaped motion.

To add dimension to your first brushstroke, you will want to add at least two more brushstrokes.

For your second brush stroke, cut the size of your brush in half. You can do this in the Options Bar or by pressing [.

Drag your mouse around the edge of the first stroke. The second brushstroke should appear slightly bolder than the first one.

For the third brushstroke, increase the Smoothing to 100%. This will keep your stroke as tight as possible.

Run your third brushstroke around the other edge of your first stroke.

You must convert your layer into a smart object to properly manipulate your brushstrokes.

To do this, select your layer, right-click or click on the Hamburger Menu. Select Convert To Smart Object.

You will know this worked when you see the smart object icon in the corner of the layer’s thumbnail.

Applying the Maximum filter to your smoke effect will spread out the white areas of your brushstrokes and choke in the black areas. This filter is the core of the smoke effect.

To apply this filter, select your layer, then go to Filter > Other > Maximum.

In the Maximum Properties Panel, ensure Preview is checked, and that Preserve is set to Roundness. You can use the Radius slider to adjust the effect to what looks best. Click OK when ready.

Before using the Transform Mesh, you need to ensure your layer is in Free Transform mode. Go to Edit > Free Transform, or press Control + T (Win) or Command + T (Mac).

Once your layer is in Free Transform mode, click on the Warp Tool button in the Options Bar.

You will now see a grid laid over your layer. The default grid will have nine squares. You can change the grid layout in the Options Bar with the Grid Drop-Down menu. The lower you go down the list, the more squares you will have on your grid.

You can adjust your smoke effect by manipulating the mesh’s lines, anchor points, and intersections.

If you need to, add more lines to your mesh with the Split options in the Options Bar.

Take the time to adjust your smoke effect with the mesh so that it forms contours the way you need it to.

Once you’re done forming your smoke effect, press Enter to accept the changes.

You now have a pretty solid smoke effect. To give this effect more dimension, you need to do everything you just did a second time, forming a second smoke effect near the first.

These steps are mostly the same, so I’ll give a quick rundown:

First, add a new layer in the Layers Panel with the Create A New Layer button. Your second smoke effect will be on this new layer.

Next, select the Brush Tool and make sure the Smoothing is set to 0%.

Set your size to the same size as your first base brushstroke.

Brush an S-shaped brushstroke so it overlaps your smoke effect.

With your base brushstroke laid down, set your brush size in half.

Brush down the edge of your base brushstroke.

For the third brushstroke, adjust the Smoothing to 100% and the size of your brush to half its size again.

Overlap this stroke down your second brushstroke.

Due to the brush size and the smoothing effect, this brushstroke should be the most noticeable.

With your new smoke layer selected, click on the Hamburger Menu, then select Convert To Smart Object.

With the new smoke layer selected, go to Filter > Other > Maximum.

Adjust the Radius slider to where you need it, then click OK. Your second smoke effect is now complete.

To make your smoke effect look more realistic, you can taper it, so it looks like smoke is coming from a center point.

First, select your first layer, then click the Mask button to add a mask to the layer. You will see this reflected in the Layers Panel. Make sure the mask itself is selected.

Then, change your Foreground Color to black. Now, the areas you brush over will conceal the pixels on this layer.

With the Brush Tool, brush each side of the end of your smoke effect until you form a more tapered shape.

To add even more realism to your effect, you can add a little background smoke.

To start, add a new layer with the Add New Layer button.

Make sure your Foreground Color is white.

With your Brush Tool (B) selected, hold the ] key to make the size of your brush more than double the size of your smoke effect.

Click once on your smoke effect to leave a big white dot on your smoke effect.

Add one final layer to the Layers Panel.

Make sure your Background Color is white.

Double-click the Foreground Color to open the Color Picker Properties Panel.

If you move your mouse outside the Color Picker, your mouse will turn into an Eyedropper Tool. Choose a color that best represents the background by clicking on a good base color.

Once your Foreground and Background are set, go to Filter > Render > Clouds. This will fill the screen with computer-generated clouds using a combination of your background and foreground colors.

Obviously, you can’t leave your design like it is so far. You want the cloud layer only to fill in the placeholder dot.

To do this, right-click the clouds layer, choose Create Clipping Mask from the list, or press Alt + Control + G (Win) or Option + Command + G (Mac).

You will know if this worked if you see an arrow on the clouds layer pointing down.

Your cloud layer should now be contained within the white dot, giving an almost mist-like feel.

If you want to move the background smoke effect, press V to activate the Move Tool. Drag the background effect where it looks the best.

If you need to, you can adjust the Opacity of the effect by selecting the background smoke layer and adjusting the Opacity slider.

If you need to move the entire smoke effect, select all your layers except your background and then right-click them. Select Merge Layers. If you need might need to make changes to the layers, later on, save a copy before you merge the layers. Once the layers are merged, you can no longer edit the individual layers, so this should be done at the end of the editing process.

You can now select that merged layer and drag it to where you need it.

The last way to polish your smoke effect is to bring down the fill of the layer.

To do this, select your layer, then adjust the Fill to what looks the best for you.

You now have a complete, realistic smoke effect.

As you may have noticed, it took a lot of steps to make that smoke effect. You can make a similar-looking result much faster using a smoke brush.

Before you can start using smoke brushes in your work, you first need to download some Photoshop brushes.

To make life easy, I’ve created 5 free smoke brushes for Photoshop that you can download here. I’ll be using this brush pack in the following examples.

Once your smoke brushes are downloaded, select the Brush Tool (B) and open the brush tip preset panel.

In the window that pops up, click on the Gear Icon and select Import Brushes.

From here, you can click on the Brush Settings button to find your imported brushes.

Now that you have access to your Smoke Brushes make sure your Foreground Color is white. Then, add a new layer in the Layers Panel with the Create A New Layer button.

After your new layer is placed, use one of your smoke brushes to brush a smoke-like form in the shape of an S. Since these are premade smoke effects, think of them like a stamp rather than a brush. Clicking once over the image to apply the smokey effect.

You can combine multiple brushes are varying opacities to get a variety of unique effects.

To make it easier to use the Transform adjustment, select all of the layers besides the background. Right-click on your selection, then pick Merge Layers. This will merge all the layers into one.

Now that your layers are merged into one, select your new merged layer, then click on the Warp button.

You will now have a grid where you can manipulate the shape of your form. You can add more squares to your grid in the Options Bar.

Use the grid to help shape your smoke form the way you want it.

Once your smoke is properly formed, you can adjust the Opacity and Fill with their respective sliders in the Layers Panel.

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Whether you are a beginner or intermediate jeweler, learning different tying knots for jewelry can be very beneficial.

Not only are these knots used to fasten the end of your thread, but also, jewelry makers can use them to lengthen or strengthen your existing pieces.

Additionally, knots can also add a decorative element to your jewelry, especially when doing beadwork.

Essentially, your jewelry knots may turn out to be one of the essential parts of your jewelry-making process.

After all, if your jewelry is not all tied together correctly, it could all fall apart.

Not only are they vital for the hardiness of your jewelry, but these knots can also add nice aesthetic touches to your pieces.

To help you decide which tying knot you should use, we’re going to look at 7 different knots for jewelry making.

Before you begin learning how to tie knots on your jewelry, there are a few things you should consider.

First, make sure that you are using the appropriate thread or cord to work best with your preferred knot. Depending on how you want the final jewelry piece to turn out, your knot may work best with a particular type of stringing medium.

When choosing your thread, you will also want to choose one that will be sturdy enough to support the weight of your jewelry, including beading, pendants, and any other additional items you may add.

Once you have chosen your materials, you may also want to have a clipboard, tweezers, and glue to hold everything securely while you tie knots and hold your knot securely when finished. Even though this is an option, it will help you make tighter and more accurate knots.

After you have gathered all of your supplies, you will need to measure and cut the amount of cord, thread, or other preferred stringing material to the size you need. I recommend sizing up if you are unsure of the exact measurement. That way, you will have enough room for your knot while having a lower chance of making your jewelry too tight.

The most common knot used for securing beads in jewelry making is the overhand knot. This knot is simple and generally used throughout our daily lives.

The easiest part about the overhand knot? It’s very similar to tying your shoes.

You can also tie a double overhand knot to form a loop.

To tie an overhand knot, begin by forming a loop with your thread. To do this, lay one end of your string on top of the other. The knot will be made where the string overlaps.

After you have created the loop, take the end of your string and pass it through.

Then, pull the knot tight. If you want to have an extra layer of security, you can add a bit of glue to the knot to hold it in place.

Square knots are often used to add pieces of thread when doing beadwork.

When making a square knot, you may want to use a clipboard to hold the ends of your thread securely.

To tie a square knot, place 4 pieces of thread under your clipboard.

Then, hold one end of every other (2) piece of thread on each hand.

Take the end of the string in your right hand over and under the string in your left hand.

Next, move the end of the string in your left hand over and under the end of the string in your right hand.

To tighten your square knot, pull both ends of your thread at the same time.

The lark’s head knot is another simple knot that you can quickly learn as a beginner jewelry maker.

Often used in macrame, this knot can also help in beadwork and jewelry making. It is especially great to use when adding a pendant or big piece to your jewelry, as this knot will hold it in place.

Since both sides of the lark’s head knot are going to look different, I recommend practicing before adding it to your jewelry. That way, you can pick which side you want to be seen primarily.

Regardless of how you choose to do this not, it is not recommended as a way to tie off the end of your jewelry.

To tie a lark’s head knot, begin by folding your cord in half.

After you fold it, put the loop end through your chosen object and pull it through.

To tighten your knot, pull the ends of your cord until the loop is secure around your added object.

Even though the sliding knot can be slightly more challenging to learn than some of the other knots listed, it is definitely the best way to create adjustable jewelry.

Sliding knots work best with leather cords, satin strings, or any slightly thick and heavy cord.

How to tie a sliding knot:

To tie a sliding knot, start by crossing each end of your cord. You want the end of the cord in your left hand to be in front of the end of the cord in your right hand.

After you have crossed them, wrap the left cord around the right one. Then, wrap it around the right again. Once more, wrap it around the right again. You should now have 3 loose loops around the right cord.

After you have made your loops, take the end on your cord to the first loop you made and pull it through all three loops.

You will then need to tighten your knot by pulling on the very end of your cord.

Once you have finished this side, repeat each step on the other side of your cord to make an identical knot.

To make your cords even, trim off the excess on each end. But, remember to leave room for tightening and loosening your sliding knot as needed.

Time for our most recommended knot for stretch bracelets. This knot gets its name because it is actually the exact type of knot that surgeons use when securing suture threads.

Although a surgeon’s knot is a bit more challenging to make, it is one of the most secure knots in jewelry making.

The surgeon’s knot is very similar to the square knot, but it has an extra loop.

If you do not want your knot to come undone, this is a great knot to learn.

How to tie a surgeon’s knot:

Overlap each of the two ends of your thread.

Then, make a loop and put one thread through twice.

When you are ready to tighten the knot, pull each end of your thread simultaneously.

If there is any excess thread remaining, you can easily trim it off.

The half-hitch knot is mainly used in beadwork to either hold beads in place or add new thread.

This knot is easily compared to the overhand knot, except you will typically be tying this around an added object.

To tie a half-hitch knot, begin by forming a loop around your object.

Next, put the end of your string around the static string and pull it through the loop.

To tighten the knot around your object, lightly pull your strings.

If you want to ensure the security of your knot, I recommend adding a second half-hitch knot when finished.

Last but not least, we are going to discuss the Josephine knot.

This knot is another one that is often used in macrame but works great for jewelry making whether you want to add a decorative touch or hold something in place.

To really show the beauty of this knot, you will want to use thicker cords like hemp, paracord, or nylon.

How to tie a Josephine knot:

To practice tying a Josephine knot, you will want to have 4 strands of thread. To easily do this, cut 2 long strands, fold each in half together, and tie with a small loop.

After you have your cords together, make a loop with the 2 left cords.

Then, place the 2 right cords on top of the left loop.

Place the bottom of the right cords under the bottom of the left cords.

Now, take the same 2 right cords and loop them over the top of the left cords and through that loop.

Then, all you have to do is pull each set of cord to tighten your knot.

Tying jewelry knots may not seem like a simple task, but it definitely does not have to be complicated.

Whether you use the sliding knot, Josephine knot, half-hitch knot, overhand knot, surgeon’s knot, or square knot, I am optimistic that your jewelry will turn out beautiful and functional.

If you use any of these knots, I’d love to see how it turned out.

What is your favorite knot for jewelry making? Let me know in the comments.

These knots can generally be used interchangeably. You will want to choose your jewelry knots depending on how you want that piece of jewelry to look. Another thing you may want to consider is the functionality of each piece. I recommend finding a knot that you are comfortable tying. Once you find one that you like, try to stick with it for a while in the beginning. Then, after you have mastered it, begin trying to tie a different knot. Soon, you will know all of the common knots for jewelry and can make your own decision based on each piece you create.

Although many different occupations and hobbies can use the previous knots mentioned, this article bases them solely around jewelry making. Each of these knots is used when making jewelry, such as bracelets and necklaces.

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