Add text to image that looks like it's always been there!

[creativevision]

Best way to describe what we are after is to look at the attached image. We would like to add a word, eg. FRAGILE in large text across the middle of the box and to make it look as natural as possible. Therefore as well as making the word look like it's written on the paper (rather than imposed on as it will be), we also need to hide part of some of the letters behind the string (including the very fine threads) ... 

any help on how to best do this to make it look most realistic? We tried using the erase brush tool and whilst it did an ok job, it also lighten's parts of the text around the string that shouldn't be lightened. Also difficult to see exactly where the string is prior to erasing!

[Gabe]

Hi @creativevision ,

Welcome to the forums. 

You can easily achieve this by using the refine option, in the selection tool. 

Check this video for more info about this technique. 

Selections and Masking

• Making Selections
• Refining Selections

 

Thanks,

Gabe. 

[toltec]

I think it may be helpful if you start by watching this video

 

[carl123]

One quick way....

Use the Selection brush to select the main part of the string ( don't worry about all the individual strands)
Make a new layer with this string selection
Add your text, in black, just under this new layer
Change blend mode of text to Overlay
Reduce text layer Opacity to about 90%

 

 

[creativevision]

30 minutes ago, toltec said:

I think it may be helpful if you start by watching this video

 

Thank you - great for getting a perfect result!

[lepr]

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