This article was originally created by eiven_0709 (Yin Fan), a Chinese tutorial network.
renderings
*New layer
*Selection tool, fill selection
Figure 1
*Use layer styles (as shown in the picture) in order: Bevel EmbossShadowGradient OverlayStroke
#To create a similar gradient translucent effect, you can also use the selection + fill gradient color, and then modify it {Eraser & Darken Dodge Tool}
Figure 2
Briefly explain the method
*Use the pen tool to draw highlights.
*Load selection
*fill color
*Adjust layer transparency
In the same way, we can make the shadow of the ball, etc.
Figure 3
Next is the bottom
*Use the pen tool to outline.
*Load selection
*Use the burn tool to erase the dark areas
*Use the pen tool to draw highlights.
*Load selection
*fill color
*Adjust layer transparency
*The following process is similar to the small ball process
Figure 4
middle part of hat
*Similar to the above process.
Figure 5
Put the previous three parts together and you're done. Add some shadows and reflections to make it more realistic.