The blending mode in Photoshop is one of the most creative and exciting tools in your workspace. By utilizing a series of layers with different properties you can create all sorts of visual tricks. Because of its expansive nature, Photoshop’s blending mode can be a little daunting. So, to help beginners get to grips with it, let’s explore the basics of the blending mode in Photoshop together. Step 1: Set Up Your File As we covered in our tutorial on how to create Photoshop textures, the first thing you’ll need to do is set up your file. For this tutorial you don’t need specific dimensions.