Create a custom brush

How To Tip:

Create a custom brush from an image or portion of an image.

You can create a new brush tip based on a selection in an image. Photoshop adds the tip to the Brushes palette.

1. In the Layers palette, select the layer containing the image you want to use for your brush.
2. Using a selection tool, select the area of the image that you want to use as a brush tip.
3. Choose Edit > Define Brush Preset.
4. In the Brush Name dialog box, type a name for the brush, and then click OK. Photoshop adds the new brush preset to the Brushes palette, using the selection for the brush tip.

Related topics in Photoshop Help:

• Edit a brush
• Customizing brush tips (Photoshop)

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