Here is a tutorial that demonstrates how to create the Windows Media Player Icon from scratch. What's great about this tutorial, is that there are lots of photoshop tools involved that help introduce their function and use to the designer.
Ever wanted to learn how to draw an Orb in Photoshop? In this tutorial you will learn how to draw a complex looking Orb in just minutes. This technique can be used on buttons, interfaces, logos, and other graphical elements
The object of this tutorial is to create a basic interface component which can be used in a variety of ways – including websites and flash applications. If you are relatively new to using styles, this tutorial will help you acquire a better understanding of how layer styles work and demonstrate the diversity of effects you can create.