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January 17, 2017
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Create thick wavy line (like skid mark from traction control light on cars)

  • January 17, 2017
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Hi,

I'm new to Photoshop and trying to figure out how exactly to create think wavy lines that look like the traction control skid marks from the traction control light on a cars dashboard. It puzzles me that I can't seem to increase the thickness of lines to make this easier.

Thanks in advance

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    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    Several options exist.

    One could simply create a Shape Layer with the Pen Tool.

    One could create a path along the center, apply a Stroke and cut the upper and lower edges horizontally with a Layer Mask.

    One could Crete a path, stretch it vertically, apply a Stroke, convert to Smart Object, transform to a lesser height and cut the upper and lower edges horizontally with a Layer Mask.

    Naturally the first option seems like the best for customisability.

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    January 17, 2017

    Could you post (a link to) an example?

    P4ttyAuthor
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    January 17, 2017
    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 17, 2017

    Several options exist.

    One could simply create a Shape Layer with the Pen Tool.

    One could create a path along the center, apply a Stroke and cut the upper and lower edges horizontally with a Layer Mask.

    One could Crete a path, stretch it vertically, apply a Stroke, convert to Smart Object, transform to a lesser height and cut the upper and lower edges horizontally with a Layer Mask.

    Naturally the first option seems like the best for customisability.