How to feather an object

1

Enter image edit mode. Objects must be converted to images to perform the following steps. If your object is not an image, choose Modify > Image Object (Fireworks 1) or Modify > Merge Images to convert a vector object to an image.

2

With a selection tool such as the marquee, lasso, or magic wand, select pixels within the image that will have a feathered edge.

3

ChooseSelect > Feather (Fireworks 1) Edit > Feather (Fireworks 2 and 3) and type a value to set the feather radius.

4

Click OK.

5

Now delete the excess portion of the pixels in the selection for a feather effect.

Note:Choose Select> Inverse (Fireworks 1) or Edit > Select Inverse (Fireworks 2 and 3) before deleting the excess portion, to achieve a different feather effect.

See examples below.

1

Enter image edit mode. (Objects must be converted to images first)

2

Double-click the Marquee or Lasso tools to view the Tool Options panel.

3

Select Feather from the Tool Options pop-up and type a value to set the feather radius.

4

With a selection tool such as the marquee, lasso, or magic wand, select pixels within the image.

5

Choose the paint bucket tool and add color within the selection.

See examples below.