In Photoshop, is it possible to remove blending options without removing the effects?

Question

Adding a new layer underneath the layer and then merging them works, but for some other effects the outcome is totally weird.

Answer 1

Each layer is stet - meaning that if you add an effect, it generally is applied as a layer. So whether you're tinting the picture sepia, or making it sharper or whatever, each of those effects can be reversed by deleting that layer.

Blending effects act the same way. Just undo that layer, and the other effects will stay.

Answer 2

You need to understand how PS works.

E.g. selecting the multiply option simply tells PS to "multiply" the color of the top layer twice hence you get a darker shade on the top layer, so if you move the top layer below the second one you may get a different effect (and that includes merging them).

PS give u unlimited possibilities.

E.g. Effect A on layer 1 + Effect B on layer 2 gives you Effect C but Effect A on layer 2 + Effect B on layer 1 may give you Effect D.

It may sound rather confusing but you need constant practice to really know what's happening. As for the blending options you mention, I would say may affect your effects if there's another layer below it. You may try using the color dodge option in blending option. Create a colored background then create an object using effects + blending option, then try to change the blending option or simply switching it to normal. Your object differs if your object relies on the color of the layer below it.

Answer 3

save a layer and adjust it by using curves rather than by using contrast and brightness or automatic adjustments.