Learn this simple technique to create a spiral text effect using the text on path feature of photoshop CS.
 | Start a new file, mine is 500x500. Then create a new layer. Use the rectangular marquee tool to create a selection half of the whole canvas and fill the selection with black like the image on the left.  |
 | Now apply this filter to the layer: Filter » Distort » Twirl Angle: 999 Now press CTRL+F (or Filter » Twirl) to reapply this filter. |
 | Now we want to load the selection of the spiral, to do this, move your cursor over to the spiral layer's (named Layer 1) icon and CTRL+Click. See below  |
 | Now open the "Paths" pallette, it should be on the same panel as your layers, if not, go to Windows » Paths Now in the Paths pallette, click the "Make new path from selection" Button. This will create a new path layer with the converted selection into vector. |
 | Switch back to the Layers pallette, and you should see a path version of your spiral. You can even hide your spiral's layer to see your complete paths. |
 | Select your Type tool, then in your Paragraphs pallete (Windows » Paragraphs), set your text align to "Right Align"  Then move your text cursor over to the center of the spiral until it changes to  .Then click to type. While typing, your text should follow the path of the spiral outward. To hide the paths so you can see your text better, pressCTRL+H. |
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