In this Photoshop effects tutorial, we’re going to learn how to create a classic “starburst” background, the same effect you’ve undoubtedly seen hundreds of times in grocery stores, department stores, and in those weekly flyers that flood your mailbox. Creating the effect is easy.
We’ll be using Photoshop’s Polygon Tool, a Solid Color fill layer, the Free Transform command, and one of Photoshop’s little known but very useful features, Transform Again. Along the way, we’ll learn how to find the exact center of a Photoshop document using rulers and guides, and how to make objects snap to your guides!