I love the user interface, design and graphics. Today let me show you how to create a photo-realistic key with Adobe Photoshop.

Step 1: base layer

Create a new document 512×512 pixel size. Add a new layer named “base” and draw a rounded (32 pixel round) square 300×300 pixel.

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Next, add some base effect:

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You should see something like this:

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Step 2: Key layer

Add a new layer named “key” over the base layer. Draw a square again (like step 1) but 230×230 pixel size. Apply the following effects:

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Ok, now you should see something like this:

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Step 3: shadow layer

As you can see the our “key” is almost ready now we will add some special effect to achieve a more photo-realistic key. Select the base layer by clicking the layer (or press CTRL).

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Then press both CTRL + ALT and click on “key” layer. Now we have removed the base form.

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Select shade as 

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Decrease the opacity as shown in the last image:

Step 4: Noise layer

If you take a close a look a key, you’ll notice the plastic material. Select all base layer and create a new layer with the same shape.

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Next, add noise:

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After that, add 3D effect.

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Set burn method:

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Well done!

As a final touch, add a letter

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