[Gimp-user] I have a shaped image (in this case 3D text) with a transparant background. How do I overlay a gritty texture layer on the shaped image only?

[bringoutthe <forums gimpusers com>]

> Try this:
>
> Import your texture image as a layer via drag and drop.  Make sure
> this is the top layer of your image in progress.
>
> In the Layers dock, select the layer with orange text, then use the
> Select By Color tool to select the orange color.
>
> In the Layers dock, select the texture layer.  Right click on it in
> the Layers dock, and select "Add layer mask."
>
> In the dialog that opens, select "Initialize Layer Mask To -
> Selection"
>
> This will give your texture layer a mask that only allows the
> selected area - the part over the orange text in this case - to be
> visible.
>
> Change the texture layer's mode to "Burn" (or other) and adjust its
> opacity.
>
> :o)
>
> Steve

This is precisely what I wanted! I tried it and it all worked out perfectly!
Thanks Steve, you're the best!

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