How to make a Cosmic Wallpaper in GIMP

[ Thanks to Michael for this link. ]

"This tutorial will hopefully help inspire you to create your own custom wallpapers and produce a great results in the GIMP.

"b.Image

* Download this image off Flickr (courtesy of skiwalker79)
* Open the image in GIMP as a layer, File –> Open As Layers (Crtl + Alt + O)
* Use the Scale Tool (Shift +T) to fill the whole background:

"c. Noise (Optional background)

* Using HSV Noise you can imitate space – Fill the 'Background' layer with Black:
* Go, Filters –> Noise –> HSV Noise, with similar settings as shown:"

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