Adobe Photoshop/curving a picture

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Expert: - 10/16/2008


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I'm trying to superimpose a map onto the body of a person to look almost like a tattoo. After 'cutting' to size, changing opacity etc. I tried to curve the edges to make it look like it curves round the body. I've tried so many ways but can't make it go right. Do you have any tips or a solution ^_^.
Thanks a lot
Hannah

Answer
Hi Hannah,

I would use the Liquify filter myself. When you are in there one of the options on the right is to show the layer with the body on it so you can match it more closely. You can use the bloat and pucker tool to shape or the nudge tool to move it into place.

Be sure to keep a copy of the original layer since this is a permanent change.

Thanks

Kevin

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