Here are some examples of what can be done by applying Filter Factory filters to text. The text should not be deselected. I applied the filter then added a drop shadow, that's it. ( I colorized the Radial Sun Example)

This is what I started with

Factory A : Holiday in Egypt

Factory A : Sabers Explosion

Factory A : Weave

Factory A : Woodgrain

Factory F : Flowers2

Factory J : Radial Sun

Factory L : Pinwheel B

Factory M : Ambrosia

Factory N : Different Sin

Factory R : Sinfinity

Factory U : Digital Weaver