: How do I create a shape within a shape that has the same layer effects? I wish to create a bookmark shape within a bar shape and make it look like it is "part" of the underlying bar shape,

@Murray976

Okay. Take a look at this question:

Name and possibly a tutorial for this inset rounded rectangle technique

Basically the a very similar set up. The primary difference is in how the shape is filled and the blend mode for the gradient overlay.






the final image consisting of 2 layers. The red layer, then a vector layer for the rectangle with the above layer styles applied to it.



This allows the inner shape to only adjust highlights and shadows so... if you alter the red layer, the shape changes as well...



Of course, you can always tweak further to meet your specific needs.

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@Vandalay110

I'd make an Hue/saturation adjustment layer with a mask the shape of your little bookmark (you can use a vector mask or a raster mask.

Then you can tweak the hue to your hearts content.

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@Nimeshi706

Make your bookmark shape a solid red color then change the blending option for the layer to color.

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