I was snooping thru the tutorials, and I was lured by Nathan Smiths "How to make a Jewel in Photoshop". Like most people I briefly read thru his comments, and figured I can do this, I was not impressed with my first results. I learned, you need to read all the instructions, and then practice. Thats what I finally did, but I didnt want to copy Nathans style, so, I accepted his knowledge but substituted my own style. Now still learning and practicing, I can only say - Thanks Nathan. Your a tough act to follow.