Brush and layer effect using work/stroke paths. (http://textuts.com/simple-bokeh-text-effect/)

Layer effects using work/stroke paths, with basic lighting and brush effects. (http://textuts.com/number-candles-text-effect-part-1/) (http://textuts.com/number-candles-text-effect-part-2/)

Layer effects/styles, basic brush techniques, and application of textures. (http://planetphotoshop.com/quick-bloody-text-effect.html)

Layer contouring effects/styles with focus on contouring. (http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/plastic/)

Simple brush techniques, layer styles/effects, and filters. (http://www.photoshoplady.com/tutorial/design-a-shiny-golden-text-effect/7882)

Layer styling and application of textures. (http://planetphotoshop.com/easy-slime-text-effect.html)

Mixture of filters and blend modes, combined with stock fire photos and focus on channels. (Added hue/saturation filter) (http://10steps.sg/tutorials/photoshop/text-on-fire-effect/)

Focus on obscure/uncommon filters, channels, and layer effects. (http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/light-burst/)

Use of mainly gradients, with color overlay. (http://photoshoproadmap.com/papercraft-text-effect/)

Use of refined selections and layer styles/effects. (http://pshero.com/photoshop-tutorials/text-effects/the-sugar-bag-effect)

Use of layer styles/effects, with heavy emphasis on contouring, and simple brush effects. (http://planetphotoshop.com/crystal-text-effect.html)