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Step 8.
This is the 3rd part of this Photoshop tutorial. Next, zoom in to 600%, make a new layer and a new path layer. Using the pen tool, create a line starting with a point at the bottom and creating a 2nd at the top. Create a curve (image b), and then drag the directional line to the center (image c).
 
a)   b)   c)
 
Step 9.
Create a 2nd curve and then drag the directional line to the center again. Lastly make a slanted line and then a slight curve to complete the path.
 
a)   b)   c)
 
Step 10.
Make a selection, using the path, and then fill the new layer with grey(767676). Duplcate the layer, flip it horizontally, and then move the 2 sides together (image b). Merge the 2 layers together and then use the outskirts of a soft brush to partially erase the top of layer (image c).
 
a)   b)   c)
 
Step 11.
Next, make a selection using the shape. Then feather (select > feather) and contract (select > modify > contract) the it by 2 pixels, fill the selection with a lighter grey (A2A2A2). Then go to <Part 4 > of this Photoshop tutorial.
 
 
   
   
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