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Step 9. The only thing left to do is add a title and denomination to the stamp and make the frame visible again.

Select the Type tool from the Toolbox and click inside the image at an approximate place where you want the title to appear. A new type layer is added automatically and the Type Tool dialog box opens. Choose a font and type size. Remember that your stamp will be very small, so I recommend you stay away from fonts that are frilly and decorative because you won’t be able to read them when you reduce the size of your stamp. Select a color by clicking on the color box, then type your title in the text area. Not only will you see the type in the dialog box, it will also appear in your image. When you’re done typing, click OK. Now make whatever adjustments to position you need to make. Repeat this step to add the denomination.

Note: In Photoshop 5.0 and 5.5 you can continue to edit your type until you convert it to a regular Photoshop layer by choosing Layer > Type > Render Layer. After your type is rendered you will not be able to edit it again, but you will be able to use other Photoshop tools to manipulate it, just like any other graphic. I usually keep two copies of my type layers, one remains as type while the other is rendered.
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