Hi, now I know this is really funny and I'm a complete idiot to forget how to do this - so much so that I even didn't put the method into the file I saved on how to do the whole procedure on creating the entire texture (- knew I'd want it again)....

But how do I get the multi colours from the layer below to use in colouring a circular chape on the layer above?

(I've tried using blending options under Layer Styles and all that happens there is the black of the circle fades to show the colour directly underneath it - which isn't what I wanted - I want to be able to take a section of the colours on the layer underneath and use that to paint the circle - clone stamp fashion... and I've tried using the clone stamp but it won't let me, it comes up as a no entry sign)

Now it must be possible cos I've done it before but I just can't remember how.

Can any kind person help?

I think using Overlay in the layers pallette on the lower right but it's looking rather dark as yet...

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