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aireanam80384589
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November 23, 2016
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Add bleed to irregular shape

  • November 23, 2016
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      How do I add bleed to an irregular shape, like a person, in Photoshop? The inside of the image needs to be cut out for a sign, but I need to add bleed to make sure no white shows through. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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    Semaphoric
    Community Expert
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    November 23, 2016

    One thing I've done in situations like this is to make a duplicate layer, and then use the Smudge tool to extend the image a little past the edge. You pretty much work perpendicular to the edge,except where there's some linear feature, in which you extend the feature out along its length.

    davescm
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    November 23, 2016

    If you make a selection, you can got to Select - Transform Selection and adjust the selection at that point.

    You can also use Select - Modify - Expand/Contract .. to expand or contract your selection

    Dave

    Derek Cross
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    Community Expert
    November 23, 2016

    Do you mean forme cut a shape?

    If so, roughly cut out the figure oversize and produce a cutter guide to the size and shape you want your finisher to make the tool to and supply it as a separate key-line layer.