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19Clone Layers 19​Clone Layers
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22A clone layer is a layer that keeps an up-to-date copy of another layer. You cannot draw or paint on it directly, but it can be used to create effects by applying different types of layers and masks (e.g. filter layers or masks). 22​A clone layer is a layer that keeps an up-to-date copy of another layer. You cannot draw or paint on it directly, but it can be used to create effects by applying different types of layers and masks (e.g. filter layers or masks).
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24Example uses of Clone Layers. 24​Example uses of Clone Layers.
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27For example, if you were painting a picture of some magic person and wanted to create a glow around them that was updated as you updated your charachter, you could: 27​For example, if you were painting a picture of some magic person and wanted to create a glow around them that was updated as you updated your character, you could:
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29#. Have a Paint Layer where you draw your character 29​#. Have a Paint Layer where you draw your character
30#. Use the Clone Layer feature to create a clone of the layer that you drew your character on 30​#. Use the Clone Layer feature to create a clone of the layer that you drew your character on
31#. Apply a HSV filter mask to the clone layer to make the shapes on it white (or blue, or green etc.) 31​#. Apply a HSV filter mask to the clone layer to make the shapes on it white (or blue, or green etc.)
32#. Apply a blur filter mask to the clone layer so it looks like a "glow" 32​#. Apply a blur filter mask to the clone layer so it looks like a "glow"
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34As you keep painting and adding details, erasing on the first layer, Krita will automatically update the clone layer, making your "glow" apply to every change you make. 34​As you keep painting and adding details, erasing on the first layer, Krita will automatically update the clone layer, making your "glow" apply to every change you make.
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