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Published: 2012-05-14 09:32:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 37535; Favourites: 1373; Downloads: 752
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Description This tutorial was created because many of fellow deviants asked me how to make the magic circles in

You can download the PSD file of the project here: [link]

I hope this helps and useful!
See also:
And the next step: Creating Glowing Effects

Tools used in the making of the tutorial:
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Intel Dual Core system
Windows 7 Ultimate
A generic mouse and keyboard
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Comments: 84

MoonandSky [2018-01-20 23:46:11 +0000 UTC]

Was looking for something like this as I got a OC for my book I am working on that uses runes and glyphs big time thus many of his spells would require a magic circle. Question: I take it that you adjusted the width and height to give the circle a angled look correct?

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mgcoco [2017-04-30 01:45:13 +0000 UTC]

I used your method for the first time here: Redraw 2017

Thank you so much! Can't wait to try out more variations c:

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Erkaz In reply to mgcoco [2017-05-18 06:47:24 +0000 UTC]

No, I'm the one thanking you! Glad my guide is useful for you

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dragonsouloverlord5 [2016-12-18 17:28:17 +0000 UTC]

very informative, thanks

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Yingyue-draws [2016-11-08 10:47:41 +0000 UTC]

aww but My Cicle is turns into greyD:

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ZahmVerad [2016-10-07 21:36:57 +0000 UTC]

Do the magic sigils/letters/symbols have to be an alphabet? Just wondering.

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Diz-zy89 [2016-03-30 01:11:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot this was very helfup and easy, sub.

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RookBartly2 [2015-10-24 01:18:33 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome.  I have been trying to figure out how to do this.  thanks!

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Aerite [2015-07-26 16:18:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the tutorial. 

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SubtractionalPylons [2015-07-21 07:07:18 +0000 UTC]

I was never sure how to make these, thanks!

BTW: I've credited you for the magic circle that one of my mages is using: Though because of her outfit, its hard to see.
fav.me/d926is0

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bluemooze [2015-04-02 19:13:44 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic! Thanks

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PsychicDuelistRBD [2015-02-01 14:25:13 +0000 UTC]

how do you angle it?

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MangaErudite [2014-09-29 02:45:45 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial and the next one shall prove to be very useful in my endeavors. Thanks for the tutorial!

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Soulslayer317 [2014-07-31 20:27:22 +0000 UTC]

Been trying to find a suitable tutorial of how to make circles and rings easier when making solar systems, energy rings and stuff. this is much helpful, thanks!

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jaggedice200 [2013-12-27 06:16:52 +0000 UTC]

Awesome tutorial Came in real handy. ^__^

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ShonemZone [2013-10-15 10:31:13 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Crystalline-Keyblade [2013-06-30 10:37:43 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I was searching for such a tutorial for ages! Thanks a lot for making it!

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Narithians [2013-05-25 15:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Awesome tutorial! Can't wait ta give it a go!!

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Sirusstarseeker [2013-03-23 15:58:09 +0000 UTC]

Okay I have a small problem. I'm using CS6, and when I make a new shape or duplicate the layer, all the layers below the new layer become unviewable in mass.

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Erkaz In reply to Sirusstarseeker [2013-03-25 05:08:17 +0000 UTC]

Is the newly created layer opaque? In which step you encountered this problem?

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MMrailgun [2013-01-17 12:48:19 +0000 UTC]

nanya donk gan, di demonstration panel magic circle nya berbentuk 3d gtu, pake cara apa supaya bsa di puter gtu ?

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Erkaz In reply to MMrailgun [2013-03-25 05:12:13 +0000 UTC]

ah maaf baru bales
pakai free transform tool (ctrl+T), lalu pojok2nya ditarik2 sesuai selera sambil pencet ctrl

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MMrailgun In reply to Erkaz [2013-03-27 14:34:59 +0000 UTC]

gpp, makasih banyak tutorialnya hhe
ada di gambar2 saya sblmnya saya pake tutorial anda, sungguh membantu

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Mirk217 [2013-01-12 19:48:32 +0000 UTC]

+++

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xWyvern [2012-11-12 00:38:12 +0000 UTC]

I have no clue how to use Photoshop and is using CS6 and so things are slightly layed out differently and I am severly confused.

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MrDenim [2012-11-08 00:34:17 +0000 UTC]

Made my first rune by copying your tutorial!

Check it out here: [link]

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faerismoka [2012-08-13 10:22:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, it's quite useful. But i'm kinda having problems. I'm using Photoshop CS2. When I created the circle, I adjusted the parameter as you said, but nothing seems to come out. I also already changed the fill opacity to 0% yet what comes out is nothing, just the blank ellipse. Am I doing something wrong?

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midnightwillow11195 [2012-08-07 20:22:42 +0000 UTC]

Finished!!! thanks for the tutorial again!
[link]
If you want to look.

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GhinaBlue [2012-08-07 15:12:45 +0000 UTC]

hanya untuk PS...

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midnightwillow11195 [2012-08-06 23:50:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the tutorial. Working on a circle now. Will link the tutorial to the description when I finish it

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lacelazier [2012-05-19 03:01:54 +0000 UTC]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE Q 7 Q

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Erkaz In reply to lacelazier [2012-05-26 20:25:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm always here for you, lace-sama /eh

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moloko [2012-05-17 03:41:28 +0000 UTC]

Love the tutorial. tried it last night and its perfect. Wish you went into how you made it glowy

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moloko [2012-05-16 05:34:31 +0000 UTC]

Great tut. i will try this out tonight.

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ValkyrieKago [2012-05-15 23:53:16 +0000 UTC]

I wanna know how to make realy magic circles and blow away my physics teacher owo

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AntRiku [2012-05-15 08:09:32 +0000 UTC]

....... tak bisa berkata2


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I open commish [link]

see my gallery [link]

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lycans [2012-05-15 03:42:47 +0000 UTC]

waaaa keren. *masukin tuto folder*

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gummycow [2012-05-15 02:42:39 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOSH YES. :'D THANK YOU!!!

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HonG-t [2012-05-15 02:11:27 +0000 UTC]

I've always seen the Illustrator way, but it's nice to see the photoshop way! Especially since I use photoshop

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Artistic-Pixie [2012-05-14 22:45:36 +0000 UTC]

THANK YOU!

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Renae8794 [2012-05-14 17:44:14 +0000 UTC]

Wahhh!! Very helpful! Thanks yaa~

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AngelWingsDemonEyes [2012-05-14 17:34:33 +0000 UTC]

wow this helps so much. i needed this a lot. I've been trying to make magic circles but they don't come out right at times thank you thank you thank!!!!!!

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E2x7u [2012-05-14 17:17:53 +0000 UTC]

omg, i was thinking about trying this last week!
but a tutorial will make it so much easier!
thanks

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ReivunChi [2012-05-14 17:09:12 +0000 UTC]

I'll be sure to use this!

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Oljum [2012-05-14 17:03:11 +0000 UTC]

Now it's seems much easier, but how to change the way of persective?

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Lilybyte In reply to Oljum [2012-05-14 17:11:23 +0000 UTC]

If you click on edit and scroll down, there should be something called "Transform". In Transform there are different options, one of them is changing the perspective ^ w ^

Hope this helps~

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Oljum In reply to Lilybyte [2012-05-14 17:17:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Lilybyte In reply to Oljum [2012-05-14 17:45:31 +0000 UTC]

No problem~

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BLACKNEKOMI [2012-05-14 16:56:10 +0000 UTC]

HOOOO!!!! THANX FOR THE TIP!!!

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Kyohayate [2012-05-14 16:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Seriously, that's freaking awesome and highly useful.
Thanks for this Tutorial

You should do more ^^ i'm sure they'll all be awesome too

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