Creating additional layers

Now I would like to create new layers of the image so that I can have duplicate copies of it.

• Click on 'layer 0' (the curser changes into a hand) and drag it to the page icon at the bottom of the palette.

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Repeat this as many times as you like - I have made 3 copies for the example in this tutorial...

Final precautions...

When working on numerous layers that you intend on changing drastically, it is imperative that you retain one of the original layers as a backup, hidden and locked, just in case you need it again.

• Click on your original 'layer 0' so that it is highlighted. Select the upper lock icon near the top of the palette so that the layer gets its lock icon back. That is your safeguard, that layer is now untouchable and if you hold the mouse over the image whilst on that layer and try to click on it, you will get the 'no smoking' symbol without the cigarette ;).
• On the left hand side of the palette you will be able to see a column of eyes. Those are the switches to turn layers on and off (eye shown = on, blank space = off). Right, now we want to work on 'layer 0 copy 3' so click on the other eyes to turn them off as shown in the image above.