Trim Inside Of An Existing Shape

[japan05]

I would like to know the easiet way to create a thin trim border inside of an existing shape - like a thin border trim? The shape is the rounded rectangle. Thanks!

[cats4jan]

Is this what you want?

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/cats4jan/star-1.jpg

Control click on the thumbnail of your shape layer in the layer's palette

That will open a selection of the outside of your shape

Select> modify> contract

choose around 20/30 pixels
(You will see your selection is now inside your shape)

Then open a new layer above your original layer

edit> stroke
on the new layer
(I like to keep all stroking on it's own layer so I have the option to delete it at a later time)

control d - turns off the selection

** you can add a shadow or bevel to this stroke layer for an entirely different look

[japan05]

Thanks so much for the detailed walkthrough on how to complete this step! I will be sure to use this method tonight and I am planning to complete the project this evening. I love this forum as you guys really provide some very useful information and the most helpful responses to our questions. Take care!!!!