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You can use this trick for a variety of background layouts in advertisements, desktop wallpaper, logo design etc. The idea is to simulate a carbon fiber background using pattern and blending options.

1. Download the following image and set it as a Pattern in Photoshop [EDIT > DEFINE PATTERN]

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2. Create a new canvas say 640×480

3. Select the Background layer and Fill with the new pattern [EDIT > FILL]

4. Select Text Tool and set the Font parameters. Preferably use large font size

5. Type some text and right-click on text layer to select Blending Options..

6. Select Bevel and Emboss and adjust the settings according to the snapshot below

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7. Now select Gradient Overlay and adjust settings according to the snapshot below

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8. Now select Outer Glow and adjust settings according to the snapshot below

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9. Click Ok to apply the settings…enjoy the effect. Tweak around for variations

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