This is another part of wallpaper mania. This time we will create some king of Japan style wallpaper. No tablet for this one; all will be done with a mere mouse, so let’s go.

Create 16:9 (proportions) document.

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Select pen tool and make several curves.

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Here is the brush sample which I’m going to use.

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Here are the brush settings.

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Stroke the path (note: the past must be selected).

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You can see that the re is reaction to the pressure.

Make a copy of this wave.

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So we now have 2 layers. Rotate one of them.

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Something like this.

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Now, use gradient overlay on the one that is on the left (layer styles). The gradient blending mode is: linear burn.

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When you think you are done merge these 2 layers together.

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Use wave filter on the layer. Watch the settings carefully. Switch to the SIN wave type.

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