Rust

From crusty iron oxide to aluminum scaling, rust recreates virtually any severe metallic corrosion. You can control the size and color of rust spots, the size and sharpness of surface details and the density of coverage.

### Basic Tab

Create Output in Layer Above Current

Creates a layer above the working layer (in Photoshop and Elements only) and renders the effect to it. This feature allows you to view, edit, or turn off the effect without affecting the original layer.

If you switch filters from within a filter window, the new layer feature will be disabled in the filter you’ve switched to. If you want to apply a filter in a new layer, make sure you start with the filter you plan to apply.

Create Output In New Layer Above Current is unavailble when recording actions in Photoshop. Clear this checkbox when recording actions.

Feature Size

Zooms the rust patches in and out. High values yield a close up view; the spots grow larger and the spacing between each patch increases. Surface features, such as flaking, become more larger and more detailed.

Left to right: Increasing Feature Size.

Coverage

High values fill empty space with more rust patches.

Left to right: Increasing Coverage.

Edge Roughness

Adds a jagged edge to spots. Higher values render an uneven edge. Low values make smooth edges.

Soften Spots

Creates a transition of opacity in spots. Low values create patches with defined edges and consistent surface detail. High values yield a transition from crusty inner rust to translucent surface rust.

Left to right: Increased softening with added water streaks.

Texture Variation

Adds contrast and detail to the flaky surface features.

Rust Color

Selects the dominant rust color. For more information on color selection, see Color Selection Tools.

Draw Water Streaks

Select this option to smear rust downward from the main spots.

Streak Length

Increases the distance that streaks are smeared from the patches.

Streak Opacity

Controls the darkness of the smears. The opaqueness tails off toward the end of the streaks.

Seamless Tile

Select this box to create a repeatable pattern with no seams.

Note: Selecting Seamless Tile disables streak controls.

Random Seed

Controls the random elements of this filter. Click it until you get a result you like.