How to use Textures & Overlays in Photoshop
⓵ Open Your Image
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Select File > Place (or "Place Embedded")
![](http://ashlynmae.com/cdn/shop/files/BA-Apply-Overlays-CS-FILE-PLACE.gif?v=1666411259&width=360)
⓷
Select a Texture/Overlay & Click "Place"
![](http://ashlynmae.com/cdn/shop/files/BA-Apply-Overlays-CS-SELECT-OVERLAY.gif?v=1666411382&width=360)
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Position the Texture/Overlay, then click the Check Mark ✔ to place the Texture/Overlay
![](http://ashlynmae.com/cdn/shop/files/BA-Apply-Overlays-CS-APPLY-OVERLAY.gif?v=1666411512&width=360)
⓹
Change the Blend Mode to suit your needs - we suggest Multiply, Soft Light or Screen
![](http://ashlynmae.com/cdn/shop/files/BA-Apply-Overlays-CS-CHANGE-BLEND-MODE.gif?v=1666411636&width=360)
*NOTE: If you are using a PNG overlay, as opposed to a JPEG overlay (such as our Leaf & Branch Overlays), you do not need to use a blend mode since the PNG files are working with transparent pixels. Simply place the image and that's all there is to it :).
HOW TO NON-DESTRUCTIVELY
REMOVE PORTIONS OF THE TEXTURES/OVERLAYS
⓵ Create a Layer Mask by selecting the Layer Mask Icon ◘
( alternatively, you can select Layer > Layer Mask > Reveal All to achieve the same thing )
![](http://ashlynmae.com/cdn/shop/files/BA-OVERLAYS-Create-Layer-Mask.gif?v=1666448655&width=360)
⓶
Using a soft, black brush paint over the areas on the layer mask that you would like to erase
![](http://ashlynmae.com/cdn/shop/files/BA-OVERLAYS-Paint-on-Layer-Mask.gif?v=1666449083&width=360)