I could but I try to avoid using layer effects if I can

sorry, what i meant was to make the shapes as chromev said, more 3d like..

forgive me I don't see what you mean by rough edges.. maybe if you more specific.

hey,well done. i like the "pattern"/design for the whole thing

i agree with chromev.. i think the edges are too rough.. maybe the rounded edges will help a lot..a little more detail and it would make a nice weba page header..looks good though, nice design

Hey Keen, I understand that you aren't finished with this yet...however I think this would look really cool with rounded parts (3D like) or at least embossed...maybe add some animation such as a light that moves behind the names...maybe at the corners too, or maybe inside the 'stones' top/bottom middle, like a flash or something...other than that, I think it looks good as a start. I should disqualify myself in saying that I don't have much of an eye for Sigs though, but I think this looks pretty good so far.
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