In Tiger when I wanted to construct icons of a folder I used a little script called ‘Icon Creator’. It didnt work anymore in Leopard. While experimenting I discovered a very fun and easy way to manufacture icons in Leopard.

All you have to do is to open a jpeg (I believe any format that will open works) in PREVIEW.

Then (with the selection tool) you choose the part of

the picture you want as your icon. Now COPY it (press Comand + C)

Select a folder (or anything you want to change the icon of) and Right-click on that folder, bringing up the info pane. Go up to the top of the pane, go once on the icon to highlight it, and PASTE.

You now have your new icon.

Orginal post by Eddiebee