Hi! Today I found an interesting tutorial at 1stwebdesigner.
Today we will learn how to use text layer letters as paths to create amazing effects. You can use this trick in many different ways, just changing brushes and brush options. Also we will learn how to use pen tool again together with brush tool and change different options. I tried to write everything pretty detailed, so everybody could understand and also added *.psd version for everybody to check out, if something’s in Your work is wrong. Check finished result on the bottom of this page and good luck completing this tutorial! So join with me to these 10 simple steps!
Here’s the final result:

Read the tutorial here.
Author: Mihai Opariuc - E-mail
My name is Opariuc Mihai, I'm a graphic/web designer from Ploiesti, Romania and I'm the owner of AREA 1. I hope we can share a lot of information, tips&tricks and ideas through this website. Follow me on Twitter @area1.