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How To Make An IGN Icon Using Corel Photo-Paint
by spawn_of_apathy

Warning: Tools, techniques, and terms might not be the same if you are using a different program. The program used to create this "How To" is Corel Photo-Paint 9.

I. Getting Started
   A. Picking the right image.
   B. Opening the image into Photo Paint.
II. Removing A Selected Piece Of The Image
   A. Choosing the right tool for the job.
   B. Cutting the piece out.
   C. Moving the piece to its own canvas
III. Preparing The Image To Be An Icon.
   A. Making it 80x80 (pixels)
      1. choosing whether to flip an image or not
      2. resizing the image
      3. place the image on a new 80x80 canvas
   B. Fine tunning the image.
      1. making colors more vibrant
      2. making the image show more detail
      3. adding a fade
   C. Making the image one layer.
IV. Making The Image An Icon
   A. Saving the image.

After Completing Your Icon.

What do I do with my icon now?
How do I know this will work?