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February 16, 2020
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  • February 16, 2020
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Hello community

 

I have tried and asked and followed some guides, but I didn't manage to create two layers of this image attached. I need a layer for the pattern and a layer for the background, so I can change the colors as I want to.

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Correct answer Marja de Klerk

Another way to make two layers is:

  • Select the blue lines by clicking on it with the Magic Wand Tool. I used Tolerance 14.
  • Choose Layer > New Layer via Copy

Now the lines are on a new layer and you can adjust the background by filling the background layer with a color. 

You can also adjust the color of the lines: select them and choose Edit > Fill.

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Marja de Klerk
Marja de Klerk
Inspiring
February 17, 2020

p.s. Beautiful 10 sided pattern!

Marja de Klerk
Marja de KlerkCorrect answer
Inspiring
February 17, 2020

Another way to make two layers is:

  • Select the blue lines by clicking on it with the Magic Wand Tool. I used Tolerance 14.
  • Choose Layer > New Layer via Copy

Now the lines are on a new layer and you can adjust the background by filling the background layer with a color. 

You can also adjust the color of the lines: select them and choose Edit > Fill.

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 16, 2020

    And you are aware that the pattern is not seamless? 

     

    I would recommend 

    • loading Red Channel as Selection (cmd-clicking it)

    • Select > Invert (cmd-I)

    • Layer >New Fill Layer > Solid Color 

    • alt-click the Layer Mask-icon in the Layers Panel

    • Image > Adjustments > Curves (cmd-M)

    • use the white- and black point pickers to set the »lines« to white and the »areas« to black 

     

    After that you can for example paint on a new Layer below that without affecting the »lines«. 

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      AppAAuthor
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      February 17, 2020

      I followed the steps, but I didn't manage to solve the problem.

       

      I need to make a layer for the background and a layer for the pattern, so I can change the colors afterwards as I like. Now the image is only one layer, and I tried to make layers with the help of others and we also tried to change the colors, but it just wont change as we want.

      c.pfaffenbichler
      Community Expert
      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 17, 2020

      After following the steps did you get something like this? 

      Then you can paint or add Layers below that. 

      Mylenium
      Mylenium
      Legend
      February 16, 2020

      And what exactly did you try? In fact it appears the image already contains botched layered data?

       

      Mylenium

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        AppAAuthor
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        February 16, 2020

        Hello Mylenium

         

        I can only see one layer in Photoshop. 

         

        The Adobe support asked me to post the issue in this forum. The technician tried himself but could not, and he sent me this guide, but it didn't solve the problem:

         

        https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/how-to/background-with-photoshop.html?sdid=DW3G14K9&mv=search&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIgoqE9s_V5wIVVRyPCh3CTAt2EAAYASAAEgL6MfD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!349771766550!b!!g!!%2Bchange%20%2Bbackground%20%2Bof%20%2Bphoto%20%2Bin%20%2Bphotoshop#sa_src=web-messaging

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