Photoshop CS Savvy

Adding a Mustache

Use this fast technique of selecting the mustache by subtracting the area around it from the selection:

1. Choose the Rectangular Marquee tool.

2. Drag a rectangle around the mustache of choice.

3. Choose the Magic Wand tool. In the Options bar, set the tolerance to 24 .

4. Choose the Subtract From Selection icon from the toolbar.

5. Click within the rectangular selection but not on the mustache. The mustache is automatically selected.

6. Choose Select ’ Feather. Enter a value of 1 px.

7. Choose the Move tool. Place the cursor inside the bounding box. Drag the mustache and place it between the mouth and the nose on the egg.

8. Size the mustache to fit the space.

9. Deselect and save.