How do I get a watermark on my artwork?

Question

I want to post it on deviant art, so I need a watermark for it's safety :T . . .well. . .
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how do I get one on there without having an expensive program or soemthing like that? Thanks!

Answer 1

Here's some steps if you have Photoshop:
Open an image.
Select the type tool and type the copyright symbol or any other text you want to use for a watermark.
While you're still in the type tool dialog, click the color swatch, and set the color to 50% gray. (Use HSB values 0-0-50 or RGB values 128-128-128; both will produce the same result).
Click OK to exit the type tool.
Resize and position your text as desired.
Photoshop 5.5: Right click (Mac users control-click) on the type layer in the layer palette and choose Effects.
Photoshop 6 and 7: Double click on a blank area of the type layer in the layer palette (not the thumbnail or the layer name) to bring up the layer styles dialog.
Apply the Bevel and Emboss effect and adjust the setting until it's to your liking.
In the layers palette, change the blend mode for the type layer to Hard Light.

If you don't have photoshop, I recommend going to versiontracker.com and searching for "watermark." probably some cheap shareware will come up.

Answer 2

If you are working in Frontpage to post your photos then bring up the photo and right click, go to properties and that will bring up a window click on the background tab and check the watermark box. That will protect the pictures from being copied by others.
It really depends on what program you have your picture in. Different programs have that in different places. What art/photo program are you using?

Answer 3

you can buy paper with watermark already on it