Work Non-Destructively With The Blur, Sharpen or Smudge Tool

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To work non-destructively when working with the Blur, Sharpen or Smudge tool, create a new blank layer, and click on “Sample All Layers” in the options bar. Then make your adjustments in the blank layer.

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