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Using a negativean invert mask on one single layer

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Using a negative mask on one single layer

I'm stuck with this little thing, which should be extremely easy but I simply cannot achieve it the way I want it.

Working with Photoshop CS5, I have a PSD with several layers, most of them being text layers with pattern style applied on them. One of this text layer needs a black pattern but currently uses a white one and as I'm kinda lazy, I thought I could just use the "negative" adjustment on Photoshop instead of spending some time making the proper pattern.

So I went this way :

  • I duplicated the layer.
  • I made a new adjustment layer and chose "negative".
  • I ticked "Clipping mask" so that the "negative" isn't applied to all my layers.

And... it doesn't work at all. Like nothing changes. I tried switching the mask color (alt-click on the clipped mask) but nothing either. What am I missing here ?