2.0ish Buttons Using Pre-made Gradients.

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Wondering how you make those web 2.0ish button you see every where? well here is how you do it in gimp.

First download the 30 "Ultimate Web 2.0 Layer Styles for Gimp"we will use the pre-made gradients from that to get the effect.

Here are some examples of what you can make with the
With pre-made Gradients pack.

Step:

Step 1

create a new image and a new Layer and name it button, select the "rectangle selection tool" and create a button size rectangle.

Step 2

Now if you installed the "30 Ultimate Web 2.0 Layer Styles for Gimp" select the "Web 2.0 Brown Gloss" Gradient, Grab the Fill tool and place it bellow the rectangle and drag from bottom to top.

You should have something like the example below,Add some text and your Done!

Play with different gradients from the[url=http://gimp-tutorials.net/30-Ultimate-Web-20+Layer-Styles-for+-Gimp]"30 Ultimate Web 2.0 Layer Styles for Gimp"[/url] pack and rounded selection feature to get different shapes and color styles.

If your have trouble using the Gradient fill tool or anything els feel free to ask in the [url=http://gimp-tutorials.net/forum]Forum[/url] and I will be glad to help out.

Feedback always appreciated :)