Creating Your Own Free Rounded Corner Templates - Page 2

2. (Continued From Page 1) On the top toolbar, click "File", then hover over "New" and choose "Current Surface Color Background". (or if you want black, white or gray). The whole page will then turn your desired background color. If you are not happy with it, change it now as there is no turning back once a background color is chosen. Now in the "surface" box, click the color wheel again and choose the desired color of your template border. (you can experiment here, and always use the "undo" arrow in the toolbar and go back several steps). When you choose a color click the OK button. Also in the surface box, you will adjust your "Opacity" (transparent) and "Gloss" (how shiny you want it). To start out make sure both sliders are all the way to the right.

3. In the "Shape" box, you will choose the shape of your template corners. You have to choose three options (one from the 1st set of 4, then one each from then next sets of 2). To start out, I would recommend that you use the second shape from the left (just to the right of the donut shape). Start with an exterior shape, so choose the fifth shape from the left. (hover over it, it says "raised"). Then choose the last shape on the right. (when you hover over it, it says "arced". (these are just hints to get you going, you can experiment as you feel comfortable). Also in the surface box, you need to choose the "Depth" and "Corner Radius". To begin, I recommend a depth of 6 and a corner radius of 8.

4. You are ready to start! Place your mouse arrow towards the top of the page a bit left of center. Hold down your left mouse button and drag it down towards the bottom right of the page and let go of the mouse button. A box of some type will appear. You can always use the "undo" arrow on the top toolbar and go back to start over. To put a white center to your box, change your color in the "surface" box to white. In the "Shape" box, choose the fifth shape from the left (lowered), and change your corner radius to 4. (to accommodate an inside corner). Make your total template at least 750 pixels wide and 650 pixels tall. You can view your X and Y locations on the top right toolbar.

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