In this tutorial you will learn how to create a glass ball in photoshop using some simple tools and techniques. Any version of photoshop can be used. I will be using CS2. You will need a simple source picture from any good image bank on the internet. Almost any photoshop user at any skill user will be able to do this - just follow the instructions properly! Enjoy the tutorial!

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