Easy Starburst Effect
Tutorial
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Step 1.
Open a new document
( I used a 800 by 600 pixel document)
Step 2.
Select 2 colors u want to use
Step 3.
Click on the Gradient Tool.
Step 4.
Find the center of you page (view in grid mode or ruler to make it easier to find the middle)
HOLD DOWN SHIFT ( this makes a straight line) from the top of ur page to the bottom.
and this should happen...
Step 5.
Then go to FILTER > DISTORT > WAVE
use these settings
Step 6.
go to FILTER > DISTORT > POLAR COORDINATES
Thats it!!