1 |  | Create a new document and create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N). On the new layer, use the Pen tool (P) to draw the shape of the glass. |
2 |  | With the new layer selected, add a Gradient Overlay layer style (Layer> Layer Style> Gradient Overlay) with the following properties: Blend Mode: Normal Opacity: 100% Gradient: Black to White Reverse: Unchecked Style: Linear Align with Layer: Checked Angle: 90º Scale: 150% |
3 |  | Apply a Color Overlay layer style (Layer> Layer Style> Color Overlay) with the following properties: Blend Mode: Overlay: Color: Select the colour you want the glass to be. To create a glass without any colour, use the colour #808080. Opacity: 100% |
4 |  | Add an Inner Shadow layer style (Layer> Layer Style> Inner Shadow) with the following properties: Opacity: 20% Angle: 90º Use Global Light: Checked Distance: Increase the distance to increase the size of the reflection Choke: 0% Size: 0px |
5 |  | To add an inner bevel effect, add a Bevel and Emboss layer style (Layer> Layer Style> Bevel and Emboss) with the following properties: Style: Outer Bevel Technique: Chisel Hard Depth: 1% Direction: Down Size: 0px Soften: 0px Angle: 90º Use Global Light: Checked Altitude: 30º Gloss Contour: Linear Anti-aliased: Checked Highlight Mode: Screen Highlight Color: White Opacity: 75% Shadow Mode: Multiply Shadow Color: Black Opacity: 75% |
6 |  | Adding a glass effect using layer styles not only saves time, but allows you modify the style settings. |
7 |  | Using a layer style to create a glass style also allows itself to be transformed without affecting quality. |
