Start by applying the default chrome gradient to the background layer.
From filter menu apply brush strokes>>spatter.
Apply settings as shown.

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, May 2006
Another really great tutorial for learning how to make your own template. Just follow the step by step instructions and you will have a really cool site in no time.

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
This is a good Photoshop article that can show you how to create a Nature 2.0 Header. In 18 quick steps the author shows you the most effective way to proceed in this graphic creation process. Each step has screenshots and illustrations.

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, November 2005
This is a great little layout tutorial to suit users of all experience. So lets crack on, and make ourselves a stunningly simple site!

1. Start by opening a new file: 500px * 50px
2. Make a 480px * 30px selection
3. Go to Select -> Modify -> Smooth and apply a 2px radio

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, July 2006
Creating a really nice online portfolio of your word might just be the thing you need to boost your business and income. Click here to find out more.

This tutorial will teach you how to create a nice looking gel button. emp

Editor's Pick of November
My intention was to make my sites web design look like a cover of a fancy sports magazine. I found a few techniques in Adobe Illustrator very useful and hopefully so will you.

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, March 2006
This tutorial complements Rectangled Picture, which we published a few weeks ago. Here youll find more options to create pictures broken into rectangles. Try them all out!

Learn how to create a dark shiney vista themed layout, also includes the “vista grass” wallpaper.