Create a new image, access the Gradient Tool (choose the Copper gradient) and draw the
line from top to bottom.
Filter > Noise > Add Noise. Make sure the monochromatic option is checked.
Filter > Blur > Motion Blur. Figure "376" should work well. Add some text.
Duplicate the text layer -- Merge the text and background layers.
Filter > Render > Lighting Effects. Use these or similar settings as shown. Changing
the Texture Channel to "Blue" seems to work very well for our intended effect.
Our metal text, aged and weathered to near perfection.
