Gimp glass

[[OF]Cope57]

GLASS SCRIPT-FU runs on 2.4 by ~kward1979uk

And when you use the script, uncheck delete original layer, and then add a gradient to the layer. Bring the layer on top of the other layers and change the filter to something like overlay or whatever suits you. Then lower the percentage if it is to much.

Here is a simplified version of what I just said.
First we need the Gimp, then open it... ;D


Start with making a new image.


I selected the default size for this tutorial.


Select a new layer.


Have the transparent layer selected.




Select the Elipse Select Tool.


Create a basic oval on the transparent layer


Now that the oval selection is showing, we will use the Bucket Fill Tool, using FG color fill.


Fill the selection.


Unselect the current selection.


Now use the glass script


Unselect the Delete original layer selection box.


I will be using a full saturation gradient soon, so I preselect it.


Change all the layers that are visible to invisible,


Select the invisible New Layer to visible by selecting the eye icon.


Select the layer By Color


Select the black color


Go back to the Gradient Tool and select the gradient,


Select the top left of the image and hold the left mouse as you drag to the bottom right,


Release the left mouse button to fill the selected area.


Unselect the selected area by selecting None.


Select the New Layer and move it to the top using the arrows on the Layer Tool.


Make the layers visible except the Background.


Select the New Layer again, then change the Mode to Screen.


You will see that the gradient layer is now screened against the other layers.


Select layer3, which is the drop shadow that was created from the glass script.


Change the Mode to Normal. Burn does not show well on many backgrounds.


Select the Background layer, and make it visible.


Duplicate the Background layer using the layer duplicate tool.


You should now have a Background copy.


Select the Bucket Fill Tool, and use Pattern fill.


Make sure the Background copy is selected and fill that layer.

The New layer gradient seems to be more intense than expected against the background.

Select the New Layer


Lower the intensity using the Opacity selection. I lowered mine to 32. Your selection can be varied to your taste.


Unselect both Background layers so only the finished glass is visible.


Time to save, select File, and Save.


I will call it tut, short for tutorial


By default, the gimp saves as a .xcf format which saves all the layers independently so you can make changes later if you wish.

I removed one screenshot noticing it was a double screenshot.

I ended up with a tut.xcf and 39 screenshots to help you with with what I said earlier. ;D
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