What is a reflection? You will find that it is a design element that will help you to create a website in partner with Web 2.0. You’ll find that this is used when it comes to creating 3D effects and also when you are use images. You’ll want to make sure that you turn typical images into something fantastic, because it will grab other’s attention more.

For those who would like to create this type of 3D icon you will want to do the following.

1. You will want to open a graphics editing program of your choice.

2. Then you will want to open or copy and paste your image into the working area.

3. After that, you will want to create a copy of the image by placing it directly were you would like the reflection to happen. You’ll find that the reflection is more of a mirror image of the image you wish to copy. You will find that this is an important part of of the reflections creations.

4. After that you will create a layer mask that will cover a good amount of the reflection.

5. Then you must place a gradient effect onto the remaining portion f the reflection so that you can create the illusion.

Once you have done that you will have a 3d effect. You’ll find that there are a lot of people who over use them, and it can slow down the loading time, but you’ll want to use the 3D effect where you wish to grab attention.