First of all open up Photoshop.

Depending on what you want to make, Goto File >> New and then choose what ever size you want.
For this tutorial I used the normal web banner size 468 X 60.

Ok change the foreground and background colours to any colours of your choice.


I used Black and White by pressing the letter "D" for default colours.

Then grab the gradient tool. And use the following settings:


Mode: Difference
Opacity: 100%

I used the reflected gradient but you can use any of the five gradients.

Then all you need to do is go wild with it splashing it on in every direction hold mouse down from side to side top to bottom.
When I said go wild I mean go wild, I normally spend around 10 seconds on this part until I like the final look.


This is how mine turned out in this tutorial.

Then goto Filter >> Stylize >> Find edges This is basically it really.
You can then add whatever color you want to it by using the contrast settings found in Image >> Adjustments >> Hue/Saturation
I personally don't like doing this. So what I do is create a new layer. Layer >> New >> Layer (SHIFT+CTRL+N)
Then I simply grab the paint bucket tool And choose my foreground color In this case I used #4B6658.
Make sure the layer is above layer 1 And click on the work area,
This then should apply the color to the layer.


I then just simply change the layer blending mode to "Color" And you should end up with something like this.


Hope this tutorial helped you out And I hope you have learned something new