Create thick wavy line (like skid mark from traction control light on cars)

[P4tty]

Hi,

I'm new to Photoshop and trying to figure out how exactly to create think wavy lines that look like the traction control skid marks from the traction control light on a cars dashboard. It puzzles me that I can't seem to increase the thickness of lines to make this easier.

Thanks in advance

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Could you post (a link to) an example?

[P4tty]

My bad, here http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/dashboard5_0....

[c.pfaffenbichler · Accepted solution]

Several options exist.

One could simply create a Shape Layer with the Pen Tool.

One could create a path along the center, apply a Stroke and cut the upper and lower edges horizontally with a Layer Mask.

One could Crete a path, stretch it vertically, apply a Stroke, convert to Smart Object, transform to a lesser height and cut the upper and lower edges horizontally with a Layer Mask.

Naturally the first option seems like the best for customisability.

[P4tty]

Thanks for your help mate, but i was wondering how you would create the paths and so on as that is what I can't do.

[P4tty]

All sorted now, thanks!