Start with a new image in RGB mode.
200x200pixels
Use the brush to paint all over the image
Go to FILTER/DISTORT/RIPPLE:
Amount 180, Size: Large
Select FILTERS/OTHER/OFFSET and set the
height and width to 100 pixels
make sure that the wrap around is marked. Use the Smudge tool
to get rith
of some sharp edges
Now go to FILTERS/STYLIZE and
select EMBOSS with the settings
Angle -50, Height 2, Amount 99
Go to IMAGE/ADJUST/ and Hue/Saturation
Mark colorize and make your adjustments.
In this case I also rezised the image. Click
here to see the seamless backgroud.