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This background is the inspiration of my e-pal
Helen.
She has graciously given me permission to write this tutorial, to explain how to make it. Thank you, Helen! |
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This is a very easy tutorial, but it is not for BEGINNERS.
I have assumed that you already know the basics of Paint Shop Pro. To complete this tutorial you will need: Paint Shop Pro |
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Open a new image, 200 x 200. Flood-fill it with a circular gradient. |
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| Apply Simple - Blintz |
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| Apply Effects - Blur - Gaussian Blur - Radius 21 |
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Apply a texture using PSP - Effects - Texture Effects - Texture, or, use your
own favorite texturing filter. I used
Filters Unlimited - Raw Canvas for this example. The backgrounds on this web page were made with the PSP Texture Effects. Background texture 
Table texture
 To use these textures in PSP, right-click, and then save them in your textures folder as .bmp files. |
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If you want more texture to your texture, apply an emboss effect. I used FM Tile Tools - Blend Emboss. |
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OK, that's it. You're finished. If you have any questions or problems with this tutorial, feel free to E-MAIL ME. |
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Here are a few lovely background tiles that Helen made. The possibilities are endless.
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