Pattern Question.. Help fast :P

[Quanz]

How do i get the patterns to not fill the whole bg? Like i just want a pattern around some text. Tks in advance.

[imported_Jack]

Make your pattern over the entire signature (on a new layer above everything), then use a layer mask. Use the pentool or a hard brush with flow on 100% and just brush out the parts you dont want. If you don't know what a layer mask is, look here

I gave a really quick description of what a layer mask is and does. Hopefully that answered your question.

[~FireTap]

Another way to do it, is by using the rectangular marquee tool and selecting the area you want filled. Then go to edit fill.

[Quanz]

Tks guys... i figured out octanes way on my own before so it worked out good. That layer mask idea can come in handy some times. Btw how do i make a pattern? i know how to make one.. but how do i save it?

[imported_Jack]

select your pattern, then edit > define pattern

give it a name and click ok

[~FireTap]

open a 3x3 document, and make black lines going whichever direction you want. Then go to Edit>Define Pattern, select a name and press ok