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1.OPEN YOUR IMAGE IN PHOTOSHOP Make sure you have a backup copy before you begin.

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2.CR EATE A DUPLICATE LAYER Choose Layer ⇒ Duplicate Layer.

3.CR EATE AN IMAGE OUTLINE Make sure your default ink color is set to black. Choose Filter ⇒ Sketch ⇒ Photocopy. You can adjust the levels of detail and darkness until you’re pleased with the image. The image here uses Detail 4 and Darkness 10.

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4.AD JUST LEVELS To fine-tune your image, choose Image ⇒ Adjustments ⇒ Curves. You can also use the Lasso tool to adjust portions of the image that are lighter or darker than the rest. When you’re satisfied with your picture, save the results as a JPEG file.

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5.CR EATE MARGINS AND CAPTIONS (OPTIONAL) If you’d like to insert captions into your book (see photo 7), use Image ⇒ Image Size and Image ⇒ Canvas Size to change the position of your image on the page. Use the Text tool to write captions.

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6.CR EATE A COVER PAGE You can add a full-color title page, or use one of your black-and-white outlines as the cover.

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7.PR INT, BIND, AND BUNDLE Choose File ⇒ Page Setup to select paper size. Print the coloring book pages in black and white, and the cover page in color (if you choose). For the best results, use high-quality, acid-free paper. Bind the book, and bundle it with boxes of crayons, colored pencils, or markers if it’s going to be a gift.

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NOTE: There are several ways to create coloring book images in Photoshop, so this project is also a great way to get better acquainted with this powerful tool. GIMP and other photo-editing software will also work.