wrapping a snake around a sword

[Duga Longsbi]

I came up with this idea of wrapping a snake around a sword with pure PS and after messing with the tools I found out that the border is most useful.
Hope u like

 

[scorpion]

very good, how did u make it so it does behind then infront? thats mask isn't it? can u explain how to do it if it is? i not sure on how to do that via masks and looks very good so wouldn't mind trying it

 

[Duga Longsbi]

Always like to share my new findings.
Pewpering a small tut and will put it here as reply
Tnx for nice comment

 

[Guest]

From one challenge to the other I see Duga, way to go!

 

[Duga Longsbi]

Tnx for nice comment u see I am keen about PS and so up they pop those ideas.
Busy writing the tut for all those who seek to know like I do
Back soon

 

[scorpion]

any news on the tut yet mate? i'm looking forward to trying ths one

 

[Guest]

any news on the tut yet mate?

Here you go: http://www.photoshopgurus.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3426&highlight=

 

[MsOz]

I liked the idea, but felt the snake should be more coiled, so I used a filled circle divided into two halves, squished a bit with the Transform tool and placed on either side of the column...done with Photoshop's native filters and a bit of airbrushing accents.

 

[Guest]

Looks great madster and some good suggestions that you bring up in this image.
It should give Duga enough ideas to consider an update of his original image.

 

[wbiss]

Always a pleasure to see your new ideas and the patience and work you put into sharing with others Duga! Keep those ideas a comin'!

Madster... real nice!

 

[Guest]

I do miss some shadows Madster, like someone mentioned at PST