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Paint.net 3D Box Tutorial: Part One

This tutorial will show you the basics of making a 3D box cover. :)

  1. Step 13: Paste the box into the new page, make sure to flatten it before you do, though.

  2. Step 14: If the page is too large, remove the box and resize the canvas. Then paste the box into the page again. Add your name and date(optional) and...

  3. Step 10: Add a gradient (any color that fits the box style) for the background unless you want an image from Google.

  4. Step 11: Go back to the template layer and use the magic wand tool to select the outside of the temp. Go back to the gradient layer (note: you HAVE...

  5. Step 12: Create a new page with a large L:W ratio.

  6. Step 7: Make sure to place your render's layer underneath the template layer.

  7. Step 8: Open up your logo.

  8. Step 9: Copy your logo into your box. (note: don't forget to remove any stray icons before copying)

  9. Step 4: Copy your render(s) into your template and resize as necessary.

  10. Step 5: With 3D boxes you need to "squish" your render to make it look as if you're viewing it from an angle.

  11. Step 6: Select the background (or template layer) and use the magic wand tool to select the outside of the template. Select your render's layer and...

  12. Step 1: Make sure you have all your resources (temps, renders, logos, etc.) and start up Paint.net.

  13. Step 2: Open up your template.

  14. Step 3: Open up your render(s).
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