Liquid gel effects transform flat logos into dimensional, glossy designs that appear to bubble and flow. This technique uses multiple layer styles and strategic duplication to build depth, creating surfaces that catch light like thick, viscous liquid.
The method combines gradient overlays, bevel effects, and inner glows across several duplicated layers to achieve the signature bubbly, three-dimensional appearance that makes logos stand out with professional polish.
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Practical Tips
Master these key techniques for convincing liquid gel effects:
- Set fill opacity to zero on duplicated layers to isolate layer style effects without affecting the base color
- Use multiple bevel and emboss layers with different depth and size settings to build complex surface reflections
- Combine gradient overlays with inner glow effects to create the translucent quality of thick liquid
- Adjust shadow mode colors to darker blues or greens for more realistic depth and color interaction
- Apply hue and saturation adjustments at the end to enhance color vibrancy without rebuilding layer styles
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