How do I make a texture background

[scoobywow]

I'm looking for some advice on how to make my own textures.

I really not sure how to start and would appreaciate any words of wisdom to direct me in the right way.

Thanks in advance

Regards Roger

[Mike Bailey]

Thats a rather broad subject.

I really not sure how to start

A good starting place is to look at and analyze the surface you want to emulate. Then reproduce the surface graphically with your software.
Hint: add noise helps alot. Fractals and noise are key ingredients for organic texture creation.

[BlueFlare]

There are dozens of ways to create textures. Step 1 of this tutorial is just one of them: http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut028.htm
Also have a look at this one: http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut024.htm

Best textures are made with brushes though, sometimes in combination with effects.

[scoobywow]

Thanks for the help.

I have been toying with the filter options and that helps a great deal. I appreaciate the references and find them most useful and thought it deserved a thank you.

Any more information to help my learning curve will be gratefully received.

Regards Roger