Actually, the scratch effect technique was meant for creating scratch for 3D Model textures. ^^
I just wonder what happened if I implement it in making singatures... XD

And the result turned out to be good and looked cool to certain signatures. hehehehehe... XD

@Naru
Sorry for the confusing explanation. T_T
It's pretty hard to describe how to create a good looking scratch. X_X

Nice~~
Btw, is that siggy made from using Toyumi's tutorial??

@Tifa
Owwww, so that's the problem.
Then, I think I'm going to create TOOL tutorial which will tell you where things are and a short description of what that TOOL will do.
Maybe that will help you. ^^

But stick with Link's tutorial for the moment,
since he already pointed out some of the TOOL description that you probably use them most of the time in Photoshop. ^^

@GM
Oh, I've seen that siggy in the Avy X Sig thread~ XD
And it's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD

Suggestion : Try to avoid making a contact with the canvas size... and of course, except the bottom of the canvas. ^^
I think it will look better that way. XD

@luv the ocean
That's really a nice one, Ocean!! XD
The amount of scratch in the siggy is just perfect.

But hmmmmm... I think you're placing Shizuo too left in the siggy.
Your font choosing is great! >< (I'm bad at fonts. D:)

I just added "DM" in the signature tutorial.
There will be a part to show you how to make a scratchy looks to the siggy...
And please tell me if you think the tutorial needs improvement...

@Shae
That's really a nice one, Shae!! XD
I really like the design.

@Tifa
I apologize if you think my tutorial is confusing. T_T

First, BRS is Black Rock Shooter which is JUST the character's name that I used in my signature tutorial.
It is not something you have to care actually... ^^
And Scattered B★RS is just the title for the tutorial.

and the second one, if you manage to find a word like, "BRS" layer or anything in blue in my tutorial.
That is just a name for the layer...
I did this to prevent people for getting confused by "which layer that I have to apply with that effect"-kind of things when they read my tutorial.

@Thana
A really nice BRS siggy. XD
Now, how about making siggy based on my second signature tutorial. XD

PS for Thana and Tatsu : Just want you guys to know that I edited my previous post to reply your posts.

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@Haseo
Not really that smooth, Haseo.
I have a problem at uploading my tuts. lol! XD

By the way, don't worry about it, Haseo. XD
Take your time at making the basic tutorial. XD

Sorry for the very late reply and update... X_X

@luv the ocean
The second one is nice! XD
Now, try using brush in the mask layer instead of shapes. ^^
Or maybe you already used brush in your second signature?? o.O

by the way, thanks. XD
I feel better now! XD

@Thana
Yup, it's time for you to change your Photoshop. XD
I forgot what features exist in Photoshop 7, so it's pretty hard for me to make an alternative steps for it. Sorry. DX

By the way, nice one, Thana! XD
This is my suggestion, try to avoid your signature design from making a contact with the canvas size which will make it STILL looked like a rectangular signature.

@Tatsu
I'm glad you like it. XD
I will try to keep updating this. ^^

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@Thana
Heheh... It IS easy, only when you know it though. XD

Actually, it's pretty nice for a fail try, Thana. o.O
Maybe you should try make another one. I want to see it... your non-fail try one. XD

I'm currently out of idea in making siggy tuts,
that's why I've been focusing to Special Effect tutorial lately. XD

But I'll try to find some inspiration and ideas. XD

@Tatsu
Nice! XD

Well, like i said to Thana, "try to avoid your signature design from making a contact with the canvas size".
But your glowy borders make it looked fine... so... never mind that. XD

My suggestion, maybe a brigther border will be great. So it will looked white instead of gray. ^^
And add more small squares, around 4 maybe... XD
2 for the left and 2 for the right... ^^

Sorry for the delay guys. T_T
Btw, I want to inform you guys that a new tutorial has been added to the "Special Effect" category.
It is how to make a vector-like effect to an image. ^^

And the next tutorial will be Bloom Effect tutorial. ^^
I will try to finish it as soon as possible if it's really possible. XD

@jejechi
Thanks! XD
I'm glad you like it. XD

@luv the ocean
Nicely done, ocean.
What do you think?? It's pretty simple, right? XD

@PHS
I'm using Photoshop CS3 when making these tutorials.
So I don't think you will find any trouble by using Photoshop CS5. ^^

What matters is those who have an older version than CS3...
some of the steps are needed to be replaced which I'm already include them in the tutorial. XD