11. How to Add Glitter Using Brush Settings

Step 1

Create a new layer on top of the Background Image layer, and name it Background Glitter.

Double-click the Background Glitter layer to apply the following layer styles:

Step 2

Add a Pattern Overlay with these settings:

Pattern: FDR Glitter Pattern 16

Step 3

Add a Drop Shadow with these settings:

Blend Mode: Linear Burn

Color: #0a1119

Opacity: 15%

Distance: 1

Size: 2

Step 4

Pick the Brush Tool, choose the Airbrush Hard Low Density Grainy tip, and open the Brush panel to change the Scattering settings as needed.

The important thing for this to work is to use a big, 300px brush tip Size.

Step 5

Click-drag slightly to add the glitter behind the text. You can change the brush settings to get a result you like.