Here's a rather simple look that incorporates a variety of techniques that you'll find useful in many other projects. You'll see how to make east see-through type, how to apply filters to text, and what you need to do to make filters work with a solid color selection...

Pixelize your text with this easy tutorial.

Crystal clear text. This is one of my very first tutorials that I ever did. Check it out.

Create a dreamy text effect with this easy to follow tutorial.

Okay, first off, create a new document, whatever size you choose. Just make sure that is is slightly bigger than the text you are writing, so that the icicles can fit. Note: the mode must be grayscale!

Not only does it look awesome but it's easier than ever. Make a pattern, type some text, and add some styles and that's it.

Type your text using a nice font..
Double click the layer to open layer style window. Apply settings as shown.

In this tutorial you will learn how to easily create the plastic text effect that you see being used all over the internet these days, especially on "Web 2.0" layouts and designs. The steps to create this effect are relatively easy, and work well wit ...

You like this cool outline effect? So do I - and the fun part is that it takes about 2 seconds to do!

Why not try your text in a ruby like style. The outcome is pretty neat.