full tutorial. colors + brushes involved.

made this icon a while ago. just thought i'd share
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start off with your base
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add #33DCC2 @85% and set to lighten
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multiply #AF998C @78% and set to multiply
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from here on, i added two textures. im not gonna post which textures, cause ive seen how some people like to make icons word for word on tutorials and take complete credit themselves.

but yeah. i added two textures. both on soft light @100%.
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then, i duplicated the base, desaturated it, dragged it above all layers and set it to soft light. 100%. i did this twice, i <3 contrast.
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added text.
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boo.