« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2010, 06:49:51 AM »
Okay here we go
This is for PhotoShop but the principle can be applied to the majority of application
Also for this I will be using Vector Paths but the same thing can be achieved by using Raster images - but the advantage of using Vectors is that it infinitely scalable
So start a new doc say 600x600 px
Fill it with any colour just so you can see what you are doing
Add some guides so that you have a center point
Now draw two circle from the center to create the ring
Now from the layers tab select the inner circle and notice that the path is now high lighted
one you have the path selected press Ctrl C to copy the path
Now select the larger Circle ensuring that the path is visible and past the path to that layer (Ctrl V)
now select the the Path Selection tool (Black Arrow Tool) and click the subtract button on the menu bar
And you now have your ring
Now repeat the process to remove the bottom section
Now you have the basic shape
To Add the text draw another circle but make it a path only
Select the text tool and hover it over the path you will notice that the cursor changes shape
Add your text and style as required
Enjoy
Shortie
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