Originally posted by RodneyIsGodney
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On the border, I open a new GIMP file the same size as the project I want a border on, with a transparent background. Then I use Filters Decor Add Border - usually I have a X and Y sizes around 10-12 and the colour black. GIMP will add the border by making your image larger, so I use the resize tool to get it back to the size I want (this would be why I do it in a separate file - just seems easier to me to fix the size when it's in it's own file). Then I select and copy it back to my project. That gives you a black border - so the last step for most of mine is to set the mode of the border layer to Grain Extract - so I get the see-through effect - if it comes out too bright I adjust the opacity on that layer as well. I love borders on my stuff so I have created a couple of template files with the border already there - so I can use it if I want or leave it not visible if I don't. If you want it coloured you can do an alpha to selection on that layer and use the gradient tool or the brush tool to fill it with whatever colour or effect you want. Hope that makes sense! If not, feel free to ask me to clarify.
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