In this tutorial we will learn how to design red with lights Christmas balls wallpaper. For the beginning create a new file (
File>New) of
1280x1024 px and
72 dpi. Then choose the
Paint Bucket Tool (G) to paint the new layer with the next indicated color -
#320000 
Then select the
Pen Tool (P) to draw a wavy line like on the next picture:

Select for the same layer
Blending Options>Drop Shadow by making a mouse click on this layer on the layers’ panel:

Set the demonstrated parameters below:

Select the gradient:


You’ll get a picture like the next one:

Next step includes representing another wavy line, like it is demonstrated below. Place it under the first one. Select also for this layer the next indicated
Blending Options as we did with the first line:

… and another one…

Select now a standard brush:

… and represent several dots of different sizes:

Change the
Blending mode-Overlay on the layers’ palette:

Represent another wavy line, like the next picture shows it:

Set the next indicated
Blending Options>Outer Glow.
Fill 0% on this layer:
