Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 49,386 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: 'Bevel and emboss' is a fantastic layer effect, but it also has a tendency to create harsh contrasts in unskilled hands. Follow this tutorial to learn all about soft bevels - useful for both text and interfaces!

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 57,113 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: Jello may taste bland by itself, but add some flavourings, pour over a little cream, and you are in dessert heaven! The same applies to Photoshop - just take a mellow colour, add a few layer effects, and enjoy the yummyness of your work.

Difficulty: Novice • Clicks: 97,516 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: In the real world space is, as they say, the final frontier.  In the Photoshop realm, however, warp speed is far easier to attain, and uses little more than a basic knowledge of the default tools and a few filters.

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 114,678 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: Machines are constantly becoming more powerful, and it is inevitable that one day they will develop intelligence to rival our own.  Until then, however, we can merely provide a glimpse into the future with this simple effect.

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 63,205 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: As the saying goes, the beauty is in the detail. Even the most stunning interface can look out of place if its too perfect for its own good. Add a little damage to your interfaces with this simple technique...

Difficulty: Newbie • Clicks: 92,663 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: Trendwhore or not, Pixel stretch effects have been enjoying a bit of a renaissance lately. Their ease of use, flexibility, and general funkiness when used properly makes them a useful tool for budding interface and wallpaper designers alike.

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 136,734 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: Artificial metal effects are, without a doubt, extremely popular amongst all Photoshop users. Its not hard to work out why, of course, because the spectacular results often speak for themselves!

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 83,463 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: Carefully crafted 3D-effect spheres are one of the most visually pleasing and effective weapons in the designer's arsenal. Learn how I make them using only layer effects and a little PS Wizardry.

Difficulty: Advanced • Clicks: 111,181 • Author: Systemdark
Comment: Set your work ablaze with this excellent tutorial on artificial flame effects. Useful for both text and interfaces.

Difficulty: Intermediate • Clicks: 43,911 • Author: Man1c M0g
Comment: The infamous plastic effect with a twist.  Learn how to recreate it using only layer effects, and understand the theory behind the effect.  Very handy for interfaces & text!