In this tutorial we will learn how to create nice icon.

Create a new file (File>New) with 450x468 px and 300 dpi and take then the Paint Bucket Tool (G) to paint the file in black.



Next we’ll just select the Ellipse Tool (U) and represent the primary layer, reserved for the icon we want to represent next:



The layer’s parameters:
Fill 0% on the layers:
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:





Make a copy of the recently made layer and take the Free Transform option to make the copy smaller and fix this color for the copy: #000220.



Combine in a group both recently made layers and press on Ctrl button to mark out the necessary layers, but keep pressed the left mouse’s button when taking them down on Create a new group option. Make a copy of the last made group and select the Free Transform option to make the copy smaller, placing it the same way it is demonstrated next picture.