Let's create a new file (File>New), having 1280x1024 px and 72 dpi. Then we have to select the Gradient Tool (G) to fill the new file with the color #C2C2C2.
Download out of Internet the pattern named s0nkite.
Using the Rectangle Tool (U), it's possible to represent the background of the picture to be.
Set the next demonstrated parameters for the made layer by clicking on the layer we work with on the layers' palette. Blending Options>Gradient Overlay
Gradient's parameters:
Blending Options>Pattern Overlay
Select on this step the Pen Tool (P) to try drawing a kind of explosion on our picture.
The layer's parameters: Blending Options>Drop Shadow
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay
Gradient's parameters:
Blending Options>Stroke
The next step we have to represent the next layer belonging to the same explosion, applying the last used tool.
The layer's parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay
Gradient's parameters:
It's time to represent the shape of a bomb's ball, colored with #383838. This time there will be used the Ellipse Tool (U).
The layer's parameters: Blending Options>Inner Shadow
Blending Options>Inner Glow
Blending Options>Stroke
Selecting the same Pen Tool (P), it's possible to draw the support of the bomb's fuse.
The layer's parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay
Gradient's parameters:
Blending Options>Stroke
Next we shall apply the Ellipse Tool (U) to represent the next layer belonging to the same bomb's fuse. The layer's color is #363636
The layer's parameters: Blending Options>Stroke
Gradient's parameters:
Create a new layer and use on it a standard brush of white color, having the Opacity of 10% firstly and a large diameter. Then when choosing smaller diameter the Opacity should be of 40%. This way we'll get a highlight on the bomb.
