As with filters, sometimes I just blunder along, clicking and undoing various blend modes in a search for what I'm after. This is a good reference. I have hopes of someday knowing instinctively what these changes are likely to accomplish...
http://www.freetimefoto.com/photoshop_blending_mode

Written for Photoshop - applies exactly to Elements as far as layers are concerned. I have not checked the various tool options but I think much, if not most, applies equally to Elements.

Rusty

good link on both filters and blends. Thank you, Rusty

Great referemc, Rusty. Thank you.

What a big help this is going to be! Thanks a lot for the reference, Rusty!

Thanks, Rusty. Very helpful site and a great resource.

Thank you ... thank you ... thank you ... I have been poking around playing with all the blends ... not sure what will work ... this is going to be SOOOOOOOOO helpful. Thank you very much!

Thanks a bunch Rusty.

RonH

I have tried to get this blending mode page for a couple weeks now and it won't load. The banner on the top is all I see. Also tried going to the home page and getting to the page that way. Is anyone else having this problem??

Thanks
Michelle

Doesn't work for me either, Michelle,

I have no idea

Rusty

Worked ok for me this morning. Thanks, Rusty