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Photo of orange coffee cup Xara X step-by-step tutorial ©2003 Gary W. Priester

The reflection is still too bright. Apply a Linear transparency stopping short of the bottom of the rectangle. Just enough to leave a very subtle reflection.

 

Photo of orange coffee cup Xara X step-by-step tutorial ©2003 Gary W. Priester

Using the Freehand and Brush Tool, draw a wavy line to represent steam coming off the hot coffee. Change the line Width to 8pt and apply an Ellipse stroke shape from the Select and Existing Stroke Shape drop down list.

Convert Line to Shape (Arrange menu) and apply a pale yellow to white Linear fill. Make a clone of the shape and squash the shape down from the top by about 1/2 the height. Apply 5 pixels of feathering.

 

Photo of orange coffee cup Xara X step-by-step tutorial ©2003 Gary W. Priester

And here is the final image. As usual, I had to add something. If you see what it is, use the form on the next page to tell me.

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