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Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop

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Over the years, I’ve perfected a combination of Adobe Photoshop effects – in conjunction with real paper textures – that emulate real letterpress printing with beautiful results. So now I’m sharing that technique with you in my Skillshare class, Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop.

Watch the course preview:

➤ In this 30-minute Skillshare class, you’ll learn how to:

  • create two digital letterpress methods

  • save your effects to use over and over again in the future

  • realistically overlay digital ink colors

  • paint and draw in letterpress

➤ Endless possible applications

This easy and versatile Adobe Photoshop technique can be used for digital artwork of all kinds, be it text or illustration. Some examples of its uses include:

  • Invitation and stationery mockups

  • Digital wedding invitations

  • Calligraphy and lettering artwork

  • Line art illustrations

  • Product cover images

  • Embossed leather and book mockups

  • Branding

  • and much, much more!

And get a free 4-week trial!

➤ What is letterpress?

Traditional letterpress creates printed text and images in relief, by pressing a raised surface – usually on a metal plate – into thick paper. The effect is a beautifully-textured impression in the paper, with soft edges and shadows.

➤ Skill level:

Beginner. Even if you’re not experienced with Adobe Photoshop, I provide detailed instructions to guide you every step of the way, including keyboard shortcuts and workspace setup.

➤ Software requirement:

Adobe Photoshop

…and get one month free!

If you’re not yet a Skillshare member, the button above will unlock 4 weeks of Skillshare Premium membership for free – no commitments, no strings attached. You can cancel at any time prior to the end of the trial and you will not be charged.



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