Neon effect creates objects that appears as have the typical neon sign look.

This tutorial will provide step-by-step instruction of how to create a neon effects as well as provide you with a graphic displaying the result.

When you have completed all the steps the final result should appears as follows:

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Begin by creating an object in one of the following ways:

Import a piece of Clipart.

Type a character using a font, eg. Diversities

Draw an object using one of the drawing tools

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Follow the next steps to establish the proper foundation for the neon effect.

1. Select the object with the Pick tool and apply a thick black outline with round end caps.
2. Copy the object using the + key

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Using fill and outlines lets you create the appearance of neon.

1. Apply a thin outline to the second object.
2. Change the color of the second object to a lighter contrasting color.
3. Marquee select the two objects.
4. Press CTRL-B to bring up the Blend Rollup. Press the Apply button on the rollup.

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Finally, setting a background creates the effect of a neon sign.

1. Create a background that has the same color as the first object (in this case black).
2. Place the background rectangle behind the blended shape.
3. Convert the objects to BMP and apply the Gaussian blur effect.

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