Tutorial is written for Paint Shop Pro 9. The methods used are compatible with PSP X
1 Start a new 500x500 pixels, white background image. Floodfill  your image with Red-Orange-Yellow gradient sunburst fill. Fill Settings Image result after applying Sunburst Gradient
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| 2 Open Lights Filter dialogue box (Effects > Illumination Effects > Light). Turn off light source 2,3,4,5 and 6.
Go to Light Source 1 and use the following settings:
Now, your image should look similar to this.
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| 3 Add a new raster layer (Layers > New Raster Layer). Insert an object onto your new layer (this can be a font or a captured selection). I will be using a n0rpicons2 font on this tutorial. Place your object in front of the light as shown below. Deselect CTRL+D Font Settings:
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| 4 Duplicate current layer (Layers > Duplicate). Flip your object (Image > Flip) or simply press CTRL+I. Pick the Selection Tool Deselect selection when done (CTRL+D).
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, then press CTRL+A. Click your mouse once anywhere on the image, notice that'll create a selection on the flipped object. Now, drag the flipped image just below the original object (see below).
| 5 Decrease current layer's opacity up to 24.
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6 Activate Raster Deform Tool  by pressing "D". While holding down the Shift key, drag Node 1 a bit to the left and Node 3 a bit to the right. Release the Shift key, drag Node 2 downward.
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