To make the paper look recycled, folded, or cutout, use these techniques:
If you are creating a "Digital Paper Pack" for distribution: Photoshop_Tutorial.7z
: Use 300 dpi for high-quality printing or 72 dpi for digital-only use. To make the paper look recycled, folded, or
Before designing the texture, ensure your canvas is configured for its final use. To make the paper look recycled
: Open a photo of actual folded paper, desaturate it ( Shift+Ctrl+Alt+B ), and set its Blending Mode to Multiply or Overlay over your base layer.
: Convert your base texture into a Smart Object before applying filters. This allows you to double-click and edit the original color or pattern at any time without losing quality.