Make It Square: How to Create Your Own Photoshop Square Brush

Are you tired of using circular or irregularly shaped brushes in Photoshop? Do you need a big square brush for other purposes than pixel art? If so, this tutorial will show you how to create your own square brush from scratch.

Step 1: Create a New File

To start, open Photoshop and create a new file. Make sure it's square - 3000 pixels wide and high. This will be our canvas for creating the perfect square brush.

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Once you have your new file open, let's dive into the process of making our own square brush.

Step 2: Find the Legacy Brushes

To access the square brushes in Photoshop, we need to head to the bottom of the Brush panel and click on the icon in the upper right corner. This will bring up a menu with all the available brush options. From there, take the Brush Tool (B) and open the Brushes panel.

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The good news is that you can still access these square brushes, even though they're not readily available in the library like they used to be. You just need to know where to look!

What are Square Brushes Used For?

Square brushes are perfect for creating pixel art, such as the cute pixel pig from Envato Elements (see below). They also come in handy when you need a big square brush for other purposes than pixel art.

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How to Get a Square Brush in Photoshop

There are two ways to get a square brush in Photoshop. You can either create one from scratch or use the pre-made set of square brushes that Photoshop has available.

Method 1: Create a Square Brush from Scratch

To create a square brush from scratch, simply follow these steps:

* Open Photoshop and create a new file.

* Use the Rectangle Tool (M) to draw a square shape on your canvas. Make sure it's at least 3000 pixels wide and high.

* Go to Edit > Define Pattern, and name your pattern something like 'Square Brush'.

* Then, go back to the Brush panel and click on the icon in the upper right corner to bring up the brush menu. From there, select the Square Brushes set.

Method 2: Use the Pre-Made Set of Square Brushes

Alternatively, you can use the pre-made set of square brushes that Photoshop has available. To do this:

* Go to the Brush panel and click on the icon in the upper right corner to bring up the brush menu.

* Scroll down until you find the Square Brushes set.

And there you have it! With these steps, you should now be able to create your own square brush in Photoshop and use it for all sorts of creative projects. Whether you're a pixel artist or just need a big square brush for other purposes, this tutorial has shown you how to get one. Happy creating!

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