Start out with something small & easy ...perhaps OD+ or a similar small app that will be easy enough for you to come to grips with.

If it's WindowBlinds you wish to learn to skin, you'll need SkinStudio.

I'd suggest you purchase the full ObjectDesktop suite of apps [presuming you don't already have it] ...as this will give you access to most of the programs you'll want to use to customize your own computer, but SkinStudio also comes bundled with ObjectDesktop.

It's SkinStudio that will aid you in making skins, both for yourself, and sharing [if you wish to share your creations].

Get SkinStudio, open up a fairly simple WB with it ...and [after a while fiddling & tinkering] you'll see how it's all put together. From there on, you'll have a [basic] idea how to make your own.

You'll need a graphics program as well, obviously.

Good luck with it, and I hope to see some skins from you sometime in the future.


Check out the software here

Skinning is a lot of fun i got into skinning a year ago and have loved it ever since i suggest you start with some simple logons and bootskins maybe an object dock icon too and then improve on your skills and move on to bigger things that take a little bit more time like WB

Have fun skinning

Thanks. I have got the things needed, OD, SS, just not sure where to start, but I will do it. Keep an eye one me.  

What graphics editor are you using?

There are many tutorials available for you to start with.  I would also recommend starting with making cursors, as it's a good way to start.

Browse through the list of tutorials and I'm sure you will find something of interest.  Always feel free to ask for help if you need it.

https://www.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?p=1&view=2&sort=1&direction=0&CID=154

 

Thanks, Island Dog. I have been a fan for some time. The tutorials are just what I need. I don't know, Koasati, which graphics editor do you think is good; I'll get it somehow. I am very happy you guys are helping, thanks a lot.

Open Source (Free)
Gimp
Paint.net

@$100
Paintshop Pro by Corel (My personal Favorite based on price vs product)
Photoshop Elements by Adobe
Bryce

over $100
Photoshop CS2
CorelDraw

There are many more but these are the names you'll see the most.

I don't know, Koasati, which graphics editor do you think is good

I use Paint Shop Pro 8 (sometimes version X). Lots of folks use Photoshop (there are several versions, but I don't know much about them) Others use Corel DRAW (mormegil is one of those) I would love to try it, but it's kinda pricey.
It doesn't matter so much which program you use, as long as you're confortable with it, and it supports layers. Try the trial versions.... Search for tutorials, so you can get familar with the program(s), and what it can do.

Just downloaded Paint.net and first tutorial by Island Dog. Will get back with you guys. Thanks again. This is a Christmas present for me and I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'm off to make my first cursor; if you like, take a look at my site: and look at the first wallpaper I submitted if you can find it. Let me know what you think.