Now let's learn how to use Photoshop to make Skype friend icons. After completion, you can see the following effect.
Use the Ellipse Tool to draw a circle.
Set the following layer style
Use the Ellipse Tool to draw the following selection, or you can press shift+control+n keys at the same time to create a new layer.
Press D to change the foreground and background colors to black and white. Press X to swap the foreground color and background color. Using the Gradient Tool, fill the selection shown:
Change the layer style.
Draw a rounded rectangle and set the radius to 8 px.
Select the Ellipse Tool and press the "+" key on the numeric keypad while drawing to add an ellipse to the existing shape.
Press the shortcut key shift+ctrl+{ to set the graphic to the bottom of the layer.
