Comments on: You asked about … extractions http://www.simplescrapper.com/2009/04/25/you-asked-about-extractions/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:18:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Suzanne http://www.simplescrapper.com/2009/04/25/you-asked-about-extractions/#comment-1437 Suzanne Fri, 01 May 2009 14:33:58 +0000 http://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=1626#comment-1437 I use photo-masking in Photoshop. It's the easiest and most convenient technique for me when it comes to extraction. I use photo-masking in Photoshop. It’s the easiest and most convenient technique for me when it comes to extraction.

]]> By: Christine http://www.simplescrapper.com/2009/04/25/you-asked-about-extractions/#comment-1233 Christine Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:33:21 +0000 http://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=1626#comment-1233 I've been using the magnetic lasso to do extraction, then clean up with the eraser tool. I'm just starting to learn to use the Pen tool and I'm excited about learning more. I’ve been using the magnetic lasso to do extraction, then clean up with the eraser tool. I’m just starting to learn to use the Pen tool and I’m excited about learning more.

]]> By: Beth http://www.simplescrapper.com/2009/04/25/you-asked-about-extractions/#comment-1185 Beth Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:22:06 +0000 http://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=1626#comment-1185 I use magic wand if at all possible (which is rarely); otherwise I use magnetic lasso and then layer masks to clean things up. Advice for newbies? Well, the thing that surprised me most is that no, it's NOT an easy thing to do extractions! You get better, sure, but even after doing it for a year it still takes some time. BUT they are worth it -- they always look super-cool and add so much to a layout. I use magic wand if at all possible (which is rarely); otherwise I use magnetic lasso and then layer masks to clean things up.

Advice for newbies? Well, the thing that surprised me most is that no, it’s NOT an easy thing to do extractions! You get better, sure, but even after doing it for a year it still takes some time. BUT they are worth it — they always look super-cool and add so much to a layout.

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