Keep your newly created watermark open, but now we'll be working with the image that you wish to watermark.  If it isn't already open, go ahead and open it now.  Make sure that it is set for 16 million colors.  If it isn't, just click on 'Colors' and then on 'Increase Color Depth' to set it to 16 million colors.

     Add a new raster layer to your image using the following settings: layer is visible, mask is enabled for the layer, mask is also locked with the layer, AND (this part is key!) the Blend Mode should be set to Hard Light!

NOTE: If your image is not at 16 million colors, you will not even have the option to add a raster layer.  It will be 'greyed out' on your list.

     If you have JUST created the new raster layer, it should still be the active layer.  If it isn't, though, you will need to make it the active layer first.  Okay, now briefly make your watermark the active image on your screen and click on 'Edit' and then 'Copy'.  (or Ctrl + C)

     Going back to the other image (the one which you're trying to watermark), click on 'Edit' and then 'Paste' as a new selection.  (or Ctrl + E)  Use the 'Mover' tool to position your watermark where it looks good to you.

NOTE: Depending on the image, you may have better luck by setting the Blend Mode to Soft Light!

The above image uses 'soft light'.
The image at the top of the page uses 'hard light'.

     You can lower the opacity of the watermarked layer until you have the degree of visibility that you want.  Now just merge the layers, and re-save the image with your newly created watermark embedded in it!  Excellent job!  =)

     To see a few other sample watermarked images ~ as well as the promised method for tubing the embossed watermark ~ just click HERE.

This tutorial was created on 9/8/00.

Disclaimer(s):
The antique photo used in this tutorial is a royalty free image obtained from http://www.freeimages.com. I am not in any way associated with them; I just chose this as a random image to work with.

This tutorial was written ENTIRELY by me. Should it happen to resemble any other written tutorial, it is purely a coincidence. (I'm sure that there are only so many ways to create a watermark...) Any comments, suggestions, etc. should be directed to me at gigipo@hotmail.com. Thank-you.