thanks everybody for trying this out

i must say, the layerfx script still does this much better
i always get rounded edges with angular fonts

but at least you now understand how it works and what you will get when you chose a certain contour

Excellent tutorial Esper. It really highlights the capabilities of Color Curves and also serves as a point of inspiration for trying out other possibilities with that tool. Thank you for sharing this.

akros: that result really looks great! i love the copper tones.
molly: jello indeed . i love it! wonder what it would look like with a jelloesque font?

Is there such a font. I found a burlesque

http://www.fontyukle.net/en/TX+Jello.ttf

rod: that looks like candy, yum! now, where have i seen that gradient before ?