Double-click the layer to open the window and apply the following effects:
To create a realistic fluid look, you must simulate how light interacts with a thick, semi-opaque substance.
Use Hard Light or Overlay to allow the highlights and shadows to blend naturally with the background. 2. Essential Layer Style Settings Cum Photoshop Layer Style
This provides the 3D volume. Maximize the Depth and adjust the Size to create a rounded, convex surface. Use a Double Gloss Contour for a more reflective, "wet" look.
Use a Hard Round Brush to paint your desired fluid shape (e.g., drips, splashes, or blobs) on a new layer. Double-click the layer to open the window and
Use this to create subtle internal shading. Set the blend mode to Linear Burn with low opacity (around 20–40%) to ground the liquid.
Set the Fill Opacity of this layer to 0% . This ensures the base color is hidden while the Layer Styles remain visible. Essential Layer Style Settings This provides the 3D volume
This creates the contact shadow where the fluid sits on a surface. Use a small Distance and Size with a low opacity for realism. Advanced Refinements for Realism How to make Apple Liquid Glass effect in Photoshop
To mimic thickness and slight opacity, add an Inner Glow set to Overlay or Screen using a light gray or off-white color.