Launch GIMP and open the image that you want to make semi-transparent. Press "Ctrl-L" to display the Layers toolbox at the right of the GIMP window.

Layers are important in the project and will make the skin more realistic. Every time you apply a new skin effect you should use a new layer so the skin has depth.

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Want to add Stencil effect to you pictures? We show you how to make Stencil in GIMP. You can also make a multi layer stencil in GIMP.

In the Layers pane we need to right-click on the layer we have coloured blue and select ‘Add Layer Mask’, stick with the default settings and choose a small, soft-edged Paintbrush.