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Hey Rob, I am new to the forums and im trying out your gimp tutorial. When I use the Magic Wand to delete in step 4, it does not give me the crisp coaslines (the white is still cloudy and undefined). I think it may be because i am making a larger map (1200x1200 at 300dpi) and that is making the blur and clouds too small? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Blackmojo