Culinary arts have gotten a big boost in recent years with the growing popularity of cooking shows and of course social media accounts dedicated to sharing great meals and recipes.
If you're an avid home cook looking to create your own recipe book for self-publishing or just to share with family and friends, then you'll need an eye-catching cookbook cover.
We've got just the thing for you. Here are 32 of the best custom cookbook covers you can find at Placeit—a one-stop shop for the easiest-to-use cookbook cover templates around. Placeit not only offers you hundreds of terrific premium cookbook cover design ideas, but also provides you with a cookbook cover maker that will help you create cookbook covers quickly and easily.
Let me show you how.
How to Create Custom Cookbook Covers Using a Cookbook Cover Maker
1. Choose a Design
Navigate to Placeit's Cookbook Cover Designsection. Browse thecookbook cover ideas and select a cookbook cover template you like by clicking on a template.
2. Add Your Background Image
This will open the cookbook cover maker. Go to the column on the right of your template and select a background image from those provided, or upload your own image using the Custom Image button.
3. Select Your Colour Scheme
Once you've added your background image, move to the area above the images to select your colour scheme.
4. Add Your Text
Now move to the left side of the recipe book cover template to add your title, author name, and any additional text you care to. Here, you can also change the font style and colour.
After you've added your text, you can resize and reposition any elements in your template to get your design just right.
If you move things around and end up not liking what you've done, just hit the Reset Layout button to return to the original layout.
5. Download Your Cool Cookbook Cover
When you’re happy with your cookbook cover design, you can download it for a small fee. And just like that, you can create a cookbook cover in a couple of minutes.
Now that you know how easy it is to create cookbook cover art, let's take a look at some of the cool cookbook covers offered at Placeit.
When it comes to terrific cookbook cover designs, enticing cookbook cover images rule the day. So be sure to take great photos of your mouthwatering dishes and select the best one for your cookbook front cover. Then all you need to do is upload it to your chosen template, select your colour scheme and change the text, and your personalized cookbook cover is ready for download.
Looking for a little cookbook cover design inspiration? Check out this terrific template, which will allow you to show off your delectable food images while taking care of the more complicated aspects of design like layout, graphics, text, etc.
Why not create a cookbook cover with the title on the side of your design? That's what this template allows you to do easily. All you need to do is replace the text with your own text, choose your colour scheme, upload your own photo or select one from those that come with the template, and your job is done.
Modern cookbook covers tend to be bold and clean, like this terrific sushi cookbook front cover. And don't worry—although it says sushi in the title, if you love the design, you can use it for just about any cuisine that rocks your world.
Bring a vintage look to your cover with this cookbook template that features beautiful hand-drawn and printed graphics. There are a number of graphics you can choose from, so have a browse and see which you like the most.
There's nothing especially Korean about this cookbook template, so if you like it, feel free to customise it to suit your own needs. Just add an image of your choice, type in your text, and select colours that reflect your own taste.
How awesome is this modern cookbook cover? I don't know about you, but this is a cover that I would definitely crack open to find out what that piece of pie is and how I could create it myself. This is why cookbook cover images and creative design are so important to cookbook cover art. If they don't make viewers want to open your book, they've failed in their most important task.
Some cover layouts offer you more space for text, so if you've got a lot that you want to say, choose a cookbook front cover like this one. For best results, though, stick to the layout so that your design doesn't end up looking cluttered.
Here's a variation on the cookbook cover idea above. This one affords you the same amount of space for text, but it switches the weight of the text from the top of the layout to the bottom. Why not try your text in both layouts to see which one you prefer?
When big, bold text is what you're after, this cookbook template is what you need. Adding your text, selecting a font and font colour, and uploading the perfect image are all super easy with the Placeit cover maker.
Need a Christmas cookbook cover? How about this one? This simple and striking cover is all about restraint, so choose a strong image, add your text, and you've got yourself one of those modern cookbook covers that your friends and family will love.
When you're creating your own cookbook cover, it can be so hard to come up with an attractive layout with that professional look you're after. That's why using a cookbook cover template like this one is such a life-saver. You'll never have to worry about how to organise the text or where it should go because Placeit has worked that all out for you.
Your dessert cookbook needs a cover that's as delectable as your recipes, and that's why we had to include this cool cookbook cover. It complements your photos with terrific graphics and loads of awesome fonts so that you can create your personalized cookbook cover in minutes.
The templates at Placeit allow you to create a cookbook cover that suits your taste and personality. Some covers are modern, some vintage, some homey. This one is flexible enough to help you create a wide variety of end results.
Great cookbook cover art doesn't have to be flashy. For example, this terrific cover is all about pairing a terrific image with a clean layout and simple text arrangement.
Need cookbook cover design inspiration for your collection of healthy desserts? How about this beautiful design, which really distinguishes itself with a collection of frames that sit around your image and draw the eye to them. Try them all out to see which you like the most.
Here's the perfect cookbook design cover for vegetarian chefs. Select a bold image from the template or from your own archives, add your text, select your colour scheme, and voila! Creating modern cookbook covers has never been easier.
Need cookbook cover ideas? Just have a browse through Placeit's cookbook template gallery, and you're bound to find a template that catches your eye. Cookbook front covers like this one are super easy to customise using the Placeit cover maker.
Cookbook cover images like this one really help to sell your cookbook, so take your time to choose an image that really represents your cuisine. You can upload your own image from your computer or select one of the many terrific images offered with each cookbook template.
How sweet is this cookbook cover template? Illustrations are always a great original choice for creating a personalized cookbook cover. This template comes with a large selection of illustrations for many different kinds of cuisines and dishes. Have a look. You're bound to find something you like.
Keeping with the illustration theme, here's another terrific template you should check out if you're looking for a cookbook design cover for Asian cuisine. It's so easy to create your own unique look by recombining the background, graphics, text, and colours.
And keeping with the Asian cuisine theme, here is another approach to that theme using a photo instead of an illustration. Which design you choose is entirely dependent on your style of cooking and the way you want to communicate that style.
The retro trend shows no sign of slowing down, and if you like that 70s aesthetic, then use this template to create your own old-school custom cookbook cover.
A cookbook starring the most important meal of the day should be a stunner, and this cookbook design cover is a mighty good way to stun your family, friends, or potential customers. Upload your image, choose your colour scheme, add your text, and select your preferred fonts. Creating gorgeous cookbook cover art is as easy as that.
Calling all you juicing enthusiasts out there. We have not forgotten you. Placeit has plenty of terrific cookbook cover ideas just for you. This template is just one of them. Use the template as is or as a jumping-off point to create your own personalised cookbook cover.
How can anyone resist opening up your cookbook when you've tantalised them with this clean, modern design and mouthwatering image? And the best part is that it's super easy to create a cookbook cover just like this one using the Placeit cookbook cover maker.
Whether you're trying to create a Mexican cookbook cover or a Christmas cookbook cover, you can customise templates like this one to suit your needs in a matter of minutes.
Here's another terrific vintage style illustration, this time celebrating Italian cuisine. Add your title and name and use the template as is, or browse the images provided in the template to find one that better suits your needs.
How about some cookbook cover art created for your Thai-inspired cuisine? Upload your own photo or choose one available with the template, add your text and colour scheme, and download your new cookbook cover for a small fee.
This wonderful modern cookbook cover is all about that beautiful centre badge set against an equally beautiful image. Try all the available badges to see which one suits your taste, add your text, select your favourite image, and choose your colour scheme to complete your customised cookbook cover.
Here's another terrific layout you can use to create the perfect recipe book cover. Select an image that will make your would-be customers drool, add your text, select a font you like, and then complete your customisation by selecting your colour scheme.
Let's round out our list of the 32 best custom cookbook covers with a cover dedicated to sweets—or candy, as North Americans say. If you are a master of all things sugary and you want to share your know-how with the world, this is the cookbook front cover for you. As with all templates at Placeit, customisation is quick and easy.
Create Your Own Custom Cookbook Covers Today
That's it for our list of the best cookbook cover designs available at Placeit. Now that you know how to create a cookbook cover online, why not use the Placeit cookbook cover maker to create your own custom cookbook covers and share your design with us in the comments below? We’d love to see what you come up with.
And if you're interested in other designs, check out this handy roundup of the best resources in different categories that you can find at Placeit:
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a graffiti text effect in Photoshop. We will use layer styles and the "Blend If" function from the blending options.
The text effect we will be creating is inspired by Graffiti styles from Envato Market, where you'll find some of the best graffiti letters in the world.
Looking for a shortcut? You can download one of these graffiti text fonts to help you create graffiti text quickly and easily:
We will use a brick wall background for this Photoshop tutorial graffiti text. Open Photoshop and instead of creating a new document, go to File > Open... and select Brick-wall.jpg from the tutorial assets. If you want to try a different background, you can try one of the many wall backgrounds on Envato Elements.
Step 2
Use your Type Tool (T), select the Graffogie graffiti text font with a Size of 285 pt, and write the word "Vote" on your artboard. Then go to Type > Warp Text and select Shell Upper with Bend:21%, Horizontal Distortion: -29%, and Vertical Distortion: 22%, and hit OK. Finally, select only the letter "V" on your artboard, and then go to your Character panel and set the Tracking to -75.
Step 3
Use your Type Tool (T) again to write two more words—"for" and "Pedro"—with the same graffiti text font. Make sure that each word is on its own layer. Write "for" with the font size 116 pt and tracking 75. Then write "Pedro" on a new layer with the font size 255 pt and tracking 75.
Step 4
Use your Move Tool (V) and move the graffiti style letters together. Then select all three text layers in your Layers panel and hit Control-T. Now set the Rotate to -8°. Finally, we are ready to start creating Photoshop text effects.
2. How to Create the First Graffiti Text Effect
Step 1
Let's start by selecting the graffiti text layer "Vote". Now go to Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options... and apply the following layer style.
In Blending Options, use these settings:
Advanced Blending: 0%
Blend if: Grey
Underlying Layer:Alt-click (mac users Option-click) on the white marker to split it, and then set the left part to 161 and the right part to 236.
Step 2
Add a Bevel and Emboss with these settings:
Style: Inner Bevel
Technique: Chisel Hard
Depth: 144%
Direction: Up
Size: 8 px
Soften: 0 px
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: 98º
Altitude: 30º
Check the Anti-aliased box
Highlight Mode: Overlay with color #035b7c and Opacity: 100%
Shadow Mode: Overlay with color #ff3000 and Opacity: 88%
Step 3
Add an Inner Shadow to the graffiti text effect with these settings:
Blend Mode: Normal
Color:#000000
Opacity: 100%
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: -94º
Distance: 0 px
Choke: 0%
Size: 10 px
Contour: Cone
Check the Anti-aliased box
Noise: 11%
Step 4
Add an Inner Glow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Normal
Color:#000000
Opacity: 19%
Noise: 61%
Technique: Precise
Source: Center
Choke: 1%
Size: 10 px
Contour: Cone - Inverted
Check the Anti-aliased box
Range: 50%
Step 5
Add a Satin style with these settings:
Blend Mode: Overlay
Color:#64ec87
Angle: 90°
Distance: 19 px
Size: 24 px
Contour: Half Round
Check the Anti-aliased box
Check the Invert box
Step 6
Add a Gradient Overlay with these settings:
Blend Mode: Linear Burn
Check the Dither box
Opacity: 6%
Style: Linear
Angle: 90º
Scale: 60%
Click on the Gradient and set these stops:
Color stops with Color#000000 on Location: 0% and 100%
Opacity stop with Opacity: 0% on Location: 0%
Opacity stop with Opacity: 100% on Location: 100%
Step 7
Add an Outer Glow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Linear Burn
Opacity: 29%
Color:#000000
Technique: Precise
Spread: 50%
Size: 3 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Step 8
We're almost finished with this graffiti text effect Photoshop tutorial. As a final step for this text effect, add a Drop Shadow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Normal
Pick the color #000000
Opacity: 95%
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: 90°
Distance: 5 px
Spread: 39%
Size: 24 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Noise: 10%
Hit OK to apply all changes.
Here's the result of the first graffiti text effect applied to the graffiti text font.
3. How to Create the Second Graffiti Text Effect
Step 1
Select the "for" graffiti text layer and go to Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options... to apply the following layer style to the graffiti letter font.
In Blending Options, use these settings:
Advanced Blending: 0%
Blend if: Grey
Underlying Layer:Alt-click (mac users Option-click) on the white marker to split it, and then set the left part to 158 and the right part to 217.
Step 2
Add a Bevel and Emboss to the graffiti letters 3D text effect with these settings:
Style: Inner Bevel
Technique: Smooth
Depth: 100%
Direction: Up
Size: 8 px
Soften: 0 px
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: 90º
Altitude: 30º
Check the Anti-aliased box
Highlight Mode - Opacity: 0%
Shadow Mode: Multiply with color #000000 and Opacity: 50%
Step 3
Add a Stroke with these settings:
Size: 1 px
Position: Outside
Fill Type: Color
Color:#000000
Step 4
Add an Inner Shadow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Normal
Color:#000000
Opacity: 100%
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: -94º
Distance: 0 px
Choke: 18%
Size: 5 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Noise: 11%
Step 5
Add an Inner Glow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Normal
Color:#000000
Opacity: 30%
Noise: 61%
Technique: Precise
Source: Edge
Choke: 1%
Size: 4 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Range: 50%
Step 6
Add a Drop Shadow with these settings to finish this graffiti letters 3D text effect:
Blend Mode: Normal
Pick the color #000000
Opacity: 956%
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: 90°
Distance: 5 px
Spread: 27%
Size: 18 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Noise: 17%
Hit OK to apply the layer style.
Here's the result of the second graffiti text effect applied to the cool graffiti letters. You're doing great—we've almost finished this Photoshop tutorial on graffiti text.
4. How to Create the Third Graffiti Text Effect
Step 1
Select the "pedro" graffiti letter font layer and go to Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options... to apply the following layer style.
In Blending Options, use these settings:
Advanced Blending: 0%
Blend if: Grey
Underlying Layer:Alt-click (mac users Option-click) on the white marker to split it, and then set the left part to 139 and the right part to 201. Then split the black marker and set its right part to 80.
Step 2
Add a Bevel and Emboss with these settings:
Style: Inner Bevel
Technique: Chisel Hard
Depth: 144%
Direction: Up
Size: 8 px
Soften: 0 px
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: 98º
Altitude: 30º
Check the Anti-aliased box
Highlight Mode: Overlay with color #1faee3 and Opacity: 100%
Shadow Mode: Overlay with color #ce43db and Opacity: 88%
Step 3
Add an Inner Shadow to the graffiti letter font text effect with these settings:
Blend Mode: Normal
Color:#000000
Opacity: 100%
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: -94º
Distance: 0 px
Choke: 0%
Size: 10 px
Contour: Cone
Check the Anti-aliased box
Noise: 11%
Step 4
Add an Inner Glow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Linear Dodge (Add)
Color:#dd8925
Opacity: 33%
Noise: 47%
Technique: Precise
Source: Center
Choke: 58%
Size: 16 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Range: 50%
Step 5
Add a Satin effect with these settings:
Blend Mode: Overlay
Color:#f08d18
Angle: 90°
Distance: 19 px
Size: 24 px
Contour: Half Round
Check the Anti-aliased box
Check the Invert box
Step 6
Add a Gradient Overlay with these settings:
Blend Mode: Linear Burn
Check the Dither box
Opacity: 6%
Style: Linear
Angle: 90º
Scale: 60%
Click on the Gradient and set these stops:
Color stops with Color#000000 on Location: 0% and 100%
Opacity stop with Opacity: 0% on Location: 0%
Opacity stop with Opacity: 100% on Location: 100%
Step 7
Add an Outer Glow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Linear Burn
Opacity: 29%
Color:#000000
Technique: Precise
Spread: 40%
Size: 2 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Step 8
As a final step for this graffiti style letters text effect, add a Drop Shadow with these settings:
Blend Mode: Normal
Pick the color #000000
Opacity: 96%
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: 90°
Distance: 5 px
Spread: 39%
Size: 24 px
Check the Anti-aliased box
Noise: 10%
Hit OK to apply the text effects.
Congratulations! You're Done!
In this graffiti text effect Photoshop tutorial, you learned how to use layer styles and blending options to create some cool graffiti text effects in Adobe
Photoshop.
We started by creating our text graffiti in Photoshop, and then we changed it with blending options and layer styles to three different graffiti effects on the wall.
Explore More Cool Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials
The Photoshop tutorial graffiti text you've just checked isn't the only one we have. You can learn many text effects, and not only cool graffiti letters! Here are some other tutorials you may enjoy:
Top 5 Graffiti Logo Photoshop Add-Ons From Envato Elements
I hope you've enjoyed my graffiti text effect Photoshop tutorial. Now, I'll show you a selection of the top text graffiti Photoshop add-ons from Envato Elements.
This is our subscription-based marketplace, where you can get as many graffiti logo Photoshop actions as you need, along with thousands of creative graphic assets, for a low monthly fee.
With help from Envato Elements, you'll create the best graffiti letters in the world. We've got all types of graffiti styles and actions. Take a look here:
These graffiti style letters are really easy to use in Photoshop. You just need to place your text or design into the smart object, and you'll have cool graffiti letters in no time! This text graffiti Photoshop pack includes ten different styles, ten PSD files, and smart objects well organized in layers.
Another set of cool graffiti letters by the same talented artist. This graffiti text effect PSD pack also features ten unique mockups, plus ten ASL files: ten sets of styles for Photoshop. Don't hesitate to try these graffiti letters 3D effects!
Who said graffiti is only about text? We've got all types of graffiti style add-ons, and this is a very cool street art graffiti logo Photoshop action. This works best with portraits, figures, models, and inanimate objects. Your final result is a fully layered composition with lots of effects and customization.
But if you're a fan of graffiti letter fonts and graffiti letter 3D effects, then this is for you. Enjoy this set of 15 graffiti style letters for Photoshop and create cool graffiti text compositions.
To close our selection of all types of graffiti styles, this spray art is a cool graffiti logo Photoshop action. This allows you to create quick digital artworks in a few clicks. The composition is really easy to edit thanks to its layers, giving you full creative control.
Hit Control-N to create a new document. Select Pixels from the Units drop-down menu, enter 850 in the width and height boxes, and then click that More Settings button. Select RGB for the Color Mode, set the Raster Effects to Screen (72 ppi), and then click Create Document.
Enable the Grid (View > Show Grid) and the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). You will need a grid every 10 px, so simply go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid, and enter 10 in the Gridline every box and 1 in the Subdivisions box. Try not to get discouraged by all that grid—it will make your work easier, and keep in mind that you can easily enable or disable it using the Control-" keyboard shortcut.
You should also open the Info panel (Window > Info) for a live preview with the size and position of your shapes. Don't forget to set the unit of measurement to pixels from Edit > Preferences > Units. All these options will significantly increase your work speed. Now that everything's prepared, let's see how you can use an SVG calligraphic font and how to change the color of an SVG font in this circle logo design.
2. How to Use and Edit an SVG Calligraphy Font
Step 1
Pick the Type Tool and open the Character panel (Window > Character). Select the Bluesky SVG font and set the size to 200 px. Simply click on your artboard and type in the "Silky" piece of text.
Step 2
Let's replace some of the characters from the "Silky" text with different glyphs. Make sure that the Type Tool (T) is still active, and select only the "k". Once it's selected, you will get small previews with the SVG font glyph alternatives for that character. Select the fourth option, and the style of your selected character will change as shown in the second image.
Step 3
Keep focusing on your piece of text and select the "k" character. For a larger preview with the whole SVG font glyph collection available for this SVG calligraphy font, open the Glyphs window (Type > Glyphs). Replace the current design of that "y" character with the SVG font glyph shown in the following image.
Step 4
Make sure that your piece of text stays selected, and open the Align panel (Window > Align). Set the alignment to artboard, and then click the Horizontal Align Center and Vertical Align Center buttons to easily move your selection to the center of the artboard.
3. How to Create the Main Logo Shape Around the SVG Calligraphy Font
Step 1
Pick the Ellipse Tool (L), hold down the Shift key, and create a 350 px circle—the grid and the Snap to Grid feature will make it a lot easier.
Open the Gradient panel (Window > Gradient). Make sure that your shape stays selected, fill it with the linear gradient shown in the following image, and remove the stroke color.
Center this circle using the same Horizontal Align Center and Vertical Align Center buttons from the Align panel, and then send it behind the text (Control-[).
Step 2
Make sure that your circle stays selected, focus on the Appearance panel (Window > Appearance), and add a second fill using the Add New Fill button.
Select the new fill and drag it below that other fill. Set its color to black (R=0 G=0 B=0), lower the Opacity to 30%, and go to Effect > Path > Offset Path. Enter a -20 px Offset, click OK, and go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Drag the Move-Vertical slider to 40 px, click OK, and go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Enter a 15 px Radius and click OK.
Step 3
Make sure that your circle stays selected and keep focusing on the Appearance panel (Window > Appearance).
Select the stroke, set its color to white (R=255 G=255 B=255), and then click that Stroke piece of text to open the Stroke fly-out menu. Increase the Weight to 10 px and check the Align Stroke to Outside button.
4. How to Stylize the SVG Calligraphy Font
Step 1
Select your "Silky" piece of text and focus on the Appearance panel. Add a new fill and drag it to the bottom of the panel. Select it, set the color to white, and then go to Effect > Path > Offset Path. Enter a 10 px Offset, set the Joins to Round, and click OK.
Step 2
Select your "Silky" piece of text and add a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F).
Select the copy and go to Object > Expand Appearance. Make sure that the resulting group stays selected, open the Pathfinder panel (Window > Pathfinder), and click the Unite button. Fill the resulting shape with black and then remove that unnecessary piece of text from the Layers panel (Window > Layers). Only keep the original "Silky" piece of text.
Step 3
Make sure that your black shape is still selected, and go to Effect > Path > Offset Path. Enter a -5 px Offset, click OK, and go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Drag the Move-Vertical slider to 25 px, click OK, and then go to Object > Expand Appearance.
Step 4
Select your blue circle and add a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F).
Select this copy along with that black shape, and click the Intersect button from the Pathfinder panel. Move the resulting shape behind your "Silky" text (Control-[), lower its Opacity to 75%, and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light.
5. How to Add Text on a Path
Step 1
Using the Ellipse Tool (L), create a 260 px circle and center it using the same Horizontal Align Center and Vertical Align Center buttons from the Align panel. The appearance attributes of this new shape don't matter as you're simply going to use this shape as a path to type on.
Make sure that this new shape stays selected, pick the Type on a Path Tool, and go to the Character panel.
Select the Robinson font, set the size to 32 px and the tracking to 200. Simply click on the edge of your selected circle and add the "- TAILOR SALON -" text. Set its color to white and switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A). Use that center bracket to drag the text as shown in the second image.
Step 2
Using the Ellipse Tool (L), create a 280 px circle and center it. Again, don't bother with the appearance attributes of this shape. Make sure that it stays selected, switch to the Type on a Path Tool, and lower the tracking to 100 in the Character panel.
Click on the edge of your selection and add the "- ESTD 1991 -" text. Switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A) and move that center bracket to the inside of your circle to move your text to the inside. Drag the text as shown in the second image.
6. How to Create a Stylized Needle
Step 1
Pick the Rectangle Tool (R) and create an 870 px square. Center it and then fill it with the linear gradient shown below.
Step 2
For the following steps, you will need a grid every 5 px. Just go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid and enter 5 in the Gridline every box.
Pick the Rectangle Tool (R), create a 15 x 530 px shape, and fill it with white. Focus on the bottom side of this new shape and pick the Direct Selection Tool (A). Select both anchor points and go to Object > Path > Average. Check the Both box and click OK.
Step 3
Move to the top side of this white shape and make sure that the Direct Selection Tool (A) is still active. Select both anchor points and enter 8 px in the Corners box from the control panel.
Switch to the Move Tool (V), select this entire white shape, and go to Effect > Warp > Bulge. Enter the attributes shown in the following image, click OK, and then go to Object > Expand Appearance.
Step 4
Using the Rectangle Tool (R), create a 5 x 40 px shape and place it as shown in the first image. Make sure that it stays selected, go to the control panel, and enter 2.5 px in the Corners box.
Select this rounded rectangle along with that white shape, and click the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel.
Step 5
Rotate that needle shape and place it as shown in the following image.
Step 6
Pick the Ellipse Tool (L) and create a 320 px circle. Fill it with black and center it.
Select this new circle along with that needle shape and open the Transparency panel (Window > Transparency). Click the Make Mask button and then uncheck that Clip box. In the end, things should look like in the third image.
Step 7
Pick the Pen Tool (P) and add two oblique paths where the needle enters and exits the logo, as shown in the following image.
Add 3 px stroke for the top path and a 2 px stroke for the bottom path. Set the color to white and apply Width Profile 1 from the Profile drop-down menu.
7. How to Change the Color of an SVG Font in Illustrator
Step 1
Once added, you might want to know how to change the color of the SVG font. It can be done in two simple steps. Select your "Silky" piece of text, focus on the Appearance panel, and add a second fill using that same Add New Fill button.
Select this new fill, set the color to black, and drag it to the top of the panel. This will not change the appearance of your text as it should. In order to make that fill visible, we will use a little trick. Make sure that your black fill is still selected, and go to Effect > Path > Offset Path. Set the Offset to 0 px and click OK. This will not change the span of the fill, but it will make it visible. Now that you can see this black fill, change its Blending Mode to Color.
Step 2
Make sure that your "Silky" piece of text stays selected, and keep focusing on the Appearance panel.
Select the black fill and duplicate it using the Duplicate Selected Item button. Select the new fill, change its Blending Mode to Overlay, and set the color to R=158 G=85 B=185 or any other color that you may prefer for the text.
Congratulations! Your Circle Logo Design Is Complete!
Here is how it should look. I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and can apply these techniques in your future projects. Don't hesitate to share your final result in the comments section.
Feel free to adjust the final design and make it your own. You can find some great sources of inspiration at GraphicRiver, with interesting solutions to improve your design.
Popular SVG Color Fonts From Envato Elements
Envato Elements is an excellent resource for SVG color fonts that can help you create Illustrator text effects in a few seconds. Now that you know how to change the color of an SVG font, all you need is the right font. Here's a short list with some of the most popular SVG color fonts:
Why waste time creating complex chocolate text effects when you can use this soft and realistic color SVG font? Download the chocolate SVG font and type your chocolate-covered characters in an instant.
Ice Age is a chilling and realistic SVG font, guaranteed to bring power to your design projects. Use its capital letters, numbers, and punctuation marks to create bold titles, headers, or other text elements.
Looking for a vibrant and abstract SVG font? Combining colorful geometric shapes with slim lines and symbols, Futuristico delivers a captivating color font. Save time and create Illustrator text effects in an instant.
Looking for a bold and solid SVG font with a unique feeling? Download this cake color font and you won't be sorry. It's suitable to use for many occasions, and it will definitely catch the eye of your clients.
This warm and colorful font comes with three color palette options: one beautiful pastel color variation and two minimal greyscale variations (light and dark). Use this font to add a subtle note of color to your design. Now that you know how to change the color of an SVG font in Illustrator, you can easily adjust the color tone of this SVG font.
This color SVG font comes in two versions: a real flowers font and a watercolor flowers font. These beautiful flowers can be used in a variety of projects and designs, such as wall art, text effects, elegant branding, websites, digital media, wedding cards/invitations, packaging, merchandise design, and much more.
Candy is a vibrant SVG calligraphy font, perfect for adding dynamism and character to branding projects, wedding stationery, magazine layouts, advertising graphics, text effects, and so much more. It comprises 26 characters, numbers, and punctuation marks, with an additional collection of 26 SVG font glyphs.
Cookie is a sweet and realistic SVG font, suitable for various design projects. It has only capital letters, numbers, and punctuation marks that look great in both web and print design. It comes with all it takes to create unforgettable Illustrator text effects.
Give your designs an authentic handcrafted brush feel. This color font is perfectly suited to signatures, stationery, logos, typography quotes, magazine or book covers, and more.
Want to Learn More?
We have loads of tutorials on Tuts+, from logo design to text effects and from beginner to intermediate level. Take a look!
If you convert text to a shape in Illustrator, you can no longer edit it as text, but you get something else in return: total freedom in reshaping and styling the outlines. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to vectorize text in Illustrator, and how to solve a certain problem that can happen in the process.
Here's how to convert text to a shape in Illustrator. First, create a New Document. You can use any size you wish.
Step 2
Use the Type Tool (T) to add your text. Adjust its size and placement, and select a pretty font.
Step 3
If you want to make the text more interesting, go to Type > Glyphs and replace some of the letters with their variations.
Step 4
Make sure you've done everything you wanted with the text—once you convert the text to a path, you won’t be able to edit it. In case you change your mind later, it’s good to have a copy of the text before you convert it to outlines. Open the Layers panel, open its menu, and select Duplicate Layer. Hide the original.
Step 5
Now I'll show youhow to vectorize text in Illustrator. Select the text and go to Type > Create Outlines.
Step 6
In many cases, this will give you the result you want, but sometimes you need one more step. Can you see how these paths cross each other? Let’s remove them. Go to Window > Pathfinder, select your outlines, and select Unite. This will give the text a more unified look.
Step 7
Once you've turned your text to outlines, you can treat it like any other vector shape—you can take the Direct Selection Tool (A) and drag the anchor points around to give the letters a unique look.
Step 8
If your letters aren’t joined by design, you can also move them separately. Just select the text and go to Object > Ungroup. Everything outlined by a single path will be treated as a separate shape.
Step 9
Because your text is a shape now, you can easily add a stroke to it on the inside or outside. Compare it to what would happen if the text were still text: the stroke would be added to the crossing paths, and you’d have no other option than to center it. So even though turning text into curves means you can no longer edit it as text, it also gives you more freedom in editing the text as a shape.
Good Job!
Now you know how to convert text to a shape in Illustrator.
If you want to learn more about creating text effects in Illustrator, try these tutorials:
Whether you're looking to get a tattoo for the first time or you're a total tattoo snob, choosing the right font for your designs takes patience. So today we present you with 49 insanely epic tattoo fonts we're sure you'll love.
You can find Arabic tattoo fonts like Samir and other tattoo styles from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver.
49 Insanely Epic Tattoo Fonts
With a selection of fonts curated from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver, this collection features 49 awesome tattoo fonts you'll definitely want to incorporate into your next ink.
But what are Envato Elements and GraphicRiver? If you're a creative or entrepreneur, these are both resources you want in your arsenal.
Envato Elements has a compelling offer for designers and marketers: with the price of a monthly subscription, you'll have unlimited access to download as much as you want from the full Envato Elements digital asset library!
That means access to unlimited premium tattoo fonts, stock photos, WordPress themes, and more. With an easy-to-understand license, it makes for a great tool.
If you know a membership isn't something you'll use all the time, then GraphicRiver is there for you. Instead of a subscription, just make a single purchase of the tattoo ink font or other assets you need.
It offers the same professional quality and license benefits of Envato Elements. The only difference is you won't have to sign up for a membership to get what you need.
Want that extra personalized touch? Enlist the help of the professional designers at Envato Studio to create a custom tattoo design just for you!
Old English Fonts
Do you love tattoo design? We sure do! From wild decorative fonts to stunning handwritten scripts, we've got a font to cover all of your tattoo needs.
Enjoy this eclectic collection below and let us know your favorites in the comments!
This razor blade font is a design inspired by elegant handwriting. This Old English calligraphy font captures the unique style of the past while adding a new modern twist. Enjoy uppercase and lowercase styles you can use in any design program.
Tattoo
lovers, beware. This font will turn you into a badass in no time.
Inspired by the west coast style of tattoos, this font type features an
aggressive, gothic design. Included in this set is a complete package of
letters and punctuation. If you're looking for tattoo number fonts, BloodOnMyBlade has interesting number glyphs, too.
This new blackletter font was made with creative designers in mind. Use it as the official typeface for your next book, or to kick off a new brand. Included in this download is a full suite of letters and numbers as well as punctuation.
Wield your words like an ancient sword. This next magnificent font is sharp and alluring. It combines several vintage typographic styles together and includes unique details and additions to each letter. Just visit the link to try it out!
Do
you have a vision of black for your next tattoo? Well, try this Black
Vision font on for style. This set includes an elegant vintage feel and
features a full set of letters, numbers, and punctuation to complete
your designs.
Evolve with the right typeface. The Sirunian font is bold and strong. It captures the look of vintage architecture and works great for headlines, websites, and more. Grab it today for just $15. Try it out!
Enjoy a wonderful victory with this next brilliant font. Victory is an ornamental typeface inspired by vintage Victorian writing. It comes with standard upper and lowercase letters as well as additional numbers and symbols. Add it to your collection!
What better way to start off this collection than with an amazing tattoo font? This awesome script font was inspired by the swirls of traditional tattoos and a unique hand-lettering style. Find packaged into this typeface a complete set of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and even a bonus set of borders for your convenience.
If you're looking for a unique font with that traditional vintage flair, then try the Aseina typeface for your designs. This font features a beautiful elegant feel, with the perfect mix of letters, numbers, and glyphs for that one-of-a-kind vintage style.
Inspired by tattoo lettering, this all caps font features a bold style that's sure to stand out. Download this set to get access to a complete collection of uppercase letters, numbers, and punctuation.
Gothic Fonts
Love Gothic fonts? This next selection includes amazing Gothic fonts that are perfectly suited for posters, print design, and typographical projects. Check out our favorites.
If
you're looking for a bold design, considering using this Zenzero Sans
font for your tattoo art. An industrial-based font created with regular
and round styles, this unique font type gives you endless possibilities. It's one of the best tattoo fonts in the Gothic style.
Explore
the rustic Neo-Gothic elements of this Haext font for impressive tattoo
designs. Part rune craft, part sacred goddess, this tattoo ink font is sure to put
a spell on you with its spellbinding features.
If
you're feeling a little crazy, throw the Sadis font into the tattoo
mix. A blackletter font inspired by that epic Gothic look, its unique glyphs make for great tattoo lettering. This font
features a complete set of letters, numbers, and punctuation we're sure
you'll love. Sadis makes a nice alternative if you're looking for something similar to Arabic tattoo fonts.
Enjoy
the sacred geometric shapes of this unique and inspiring font type.
Inspired by sacred symbols, this font features letters and
basic punctuation. You won't need to look for separate tattoo number fonts as Sacred Geometry includes those, too. Incorporate it into your tattoo designs for that personalized touch.
This font is named after the famous Captain James Cook who stumbled across
the wonders of tattooed people in the South Pacific. Captain Cook is one of the tattoo lettering fonts that features a
cool decorative style perfect for a sailor or pirate. Its recommended
size is at 36 pt or higher for a great design ideal for your next tattoo
project.
Want
a tattoo that's unique yet simple? Give this awesome Typewriter font for a tattoo a
try. Inspired by the cool mechanical look of classic typewriter
lettering, this font features 187 unique glyphs and all the letters and
numbers you need.
Delicate
with organic, curly serifs, the Petit Jardin font is divinely lovable.
Designed for that sweet, dainty look, this font package includes
letters, symbols, numbers, and more! Use it for your tattoo lettering designs for
that gorgeous Art Nouveau look.
Inspired by old Western design, this typeface features a modern twist for creative tattoo lovers. Included in this set are several font files with a helpful video for using the alternative glyph characters. There's no doubt Alitide is one of the best tattoo fonts online.
A
classic Victorian serif font that's simple and easy to use,
Victoriandeco is a font you'll definitely want to incorporate into an
awesome tattoo design. Inspired by the Victorian era of British history,
this tattoo script font features all your essential characters, with bonus ornamental
elements for additional decoration.
Designed with a traditional Victorian aesthetic in mind, this typeface incorporates that clean vintage look, with unique swirls and glyphs. Included in this package is a full set of letters, multi-language support, and access to 350 glyphs. With all of these options, you'll see why Victorian Parlor is one of the most versatile tattoo lettering fonts from GraphicRiver.
With
three unique styles—clean, inline, and inline-shadow—this energetic
typeface features an ornamental design that's sure to make you stand
out. Be the envy of all your tattooed friends with this awesome vintage
style.
There are many different fonts for tattoos, but there aren't many like this. Black
Heat is a modern typeface inspired by the Victorian era of design.
Download this package to gain access to a full set of numbers, letters,
and additional support for international symbols.
If you're a fan of horror, metal, or Gothic design, you'll
definitely love the Bekelakar typeface. Available in regular and an
all-caps style, this font features a full set of letters, numbers, and
basic punctuation.
Create drama with the insane Dramaga typeface.
Inspired by the design behind the Posthardcore Band, this font features
an intense Gothic vibe with unique angular accents. This is one of the best tattoo fonts if you want hardcore metal lettering.
Although
this typeface is perfect for logos, you can also mix it into an awesome
tattoo design. This unique serif typeface features a cool retro design
that works perfectly in a variety of programs for further customization. Try Stiquez if you're looking for unique, different fonts for tattoos.
This
cool vintage font is perfect for your next ink design. Featuring a
grungy design with interesting loops and curves, this package comes
complete with four font files and so much more!
Sentaband Font (Envato Elements) (OTF, TTF, EOT, SVG, WOFF, WOFF2)
Get
crafty with the unique Food Craft font. Designed with an unusual
ribbon aesthetic in mind, this font would be the perfect addition to a
standalone tattoo design. Included in this package is a full range of
letters and more to fulfill your tattoo needs.
Stay
alive with this edgy font type. Inspired by the Victorian era and the
posters of the 1800s, this font type features a full set of characters and basic symbols. The included number glyphs make Stay Alive one of the more fun tattoo number fonts. Use it for print work or that special ink
you've been dying to get!
Script Fonts
Our final selection is a collection of modern script fonts that are inspired by creative vintage trends. See our favorites below!
A
decorative copperplate script with a modern twist, this Bodega Script
font is a stunning typeface with an elegant style. It's perfect for
print work, tattoos, and so much more. Highlight your favorite
passages with this unique typeface.
Sail
across the seas with the November Script font. Hand-crafted and then
digitized for a beautiful calligraphic design, this font features a full
set of letters, numbers, and some nice ligatures for tricky letter
combinations.
Suitable for print designs and creative tattoo art, this
typeface features a modern script design that was handcrafted for that
handwritten look. Included in this package is a full set of letters and multi-language support. Its set of number glyphs means you can use this typeface like other tattoo number fonts. If you want tattoo fonts that are cursive and elegant, try out Brushgyo.
Inspired by handwritten letters and the cool side of street life, this modern typeface features a wild, curvy design with all the characters you could ask for. Stay High is a unique blend of a graffiti and cursive tattoo font. This font is perfect for graffiti lovers, and you can incorporate it into your next ink for a cool, edgy style.
March into an awesome tattoo design with this gorgeous script typeface. Marchy was designed to illustrate a unique calligraphic style with stunning loops and clean lines. Featured in this download is access to a full range of letters and numbers, with over 430 glyphs to incorporate into your designs.
Bring out your inner genius with the awesome Einstein font. A sophisticated script with a playful baseline, this font features a full set of letters, numbers, and basic punctuation. The style of the glyphs makes for one of the more interesting tattoo lettering fonts. Download this package to gain access to a bonus swash set!
Twenty Nine is a playful marker typeface featuring a simple, curvy style. With a bouncy baseline and a few sweet bonuses included, you'll be happy you downloaded this set. An additional set of handcrafted ornaments is also included for that extra awesome touch!
Script fonts are super popular in tattoo designs nowadays. And the Jimmy font family includes a handcrafted script font designed to reflect the vintage trend sweeping the nation. Incorporate it into your next ink designs for that magical retro look.
A modern typeface handcrafted with brushes, the SokaQola cursive tattoo font features an elegant design suitable for print work, tattoo art, and so much more. Included in this set is a full range of characters with additional stylistic ligatures for more design options.
Get dainty with the sweet Amorie Modella font family. Featuring a skinny, hand-drawn style, this font would work perfectly for a simple quote or even a unique name. Mix it up with flowers for an additional pretty element or keep it simple for a classic handmade design.
Get rude with this delicious typeface. A hand-drawn font designed with unique character, this file includes two serif fonts along with two script fonts. These fonts are created to work perfectly together, so you can mix them for interesting tattoo designs.
You'll be saying "Hello Lary" with this lovely handmade font type. A modern typeface created with brushes, Hello Lary features a full cursive tattoo font alphabet, a complete set of numbers, and basic punctuation for all your tattoo needs.
Get reckless with this awesome font trio. Reckless is a handwritten brush font made with elegant curves and a unique style. It features three different fonts for tattoos, all with a modern cursive style. Download this set to gain access to all the characters you need for the ultimate design of elegance.
Balham to Brooklyn is a modern monoline script font that emulates hand-drawn letterforms. It's inspired by American pop culture and features a stunning cursive design that works perfectly for simple tattoo designs and so much more. Balham has a complete cursive tattoo font alphabet, and it even includes numbers and symbols in the same creative style.
Start singing the blues with this handmade Roadhouse Blues font. Inspired by an early American style, its decorative swashes give it a friendly retro vibe. Download this package for a full set of letters, numbers, and basic punctuation.
Get glamorous with this gorgeous font. A freestyle handmade signature type, the Glamour font is perfect for that awesome handwritten element. Included in this package are all the characters you need, as well as 100 freebies for more design experimentation.
Enjoy the adorable qualities of this stunning, elegant font. A modern script with a looping calligraphic style, this font is perfect for a meaningful personal quote or a name-based tattoo design. You'll have fun creating with Adorabelle's sweet, elegant cursive tattoo font alphabet.
Enjoy the beauty of this classically designed typeface. Combining elements of copperplate and contemporary design, this font is perfect for a stunning yet simple tattoo. Included in this set are 300 glyphs and 118 alternate characters to complement your work.
Growler is one of the best tattoo lettering fonts on Envato Elements. A mono-weight script font, this type is heavily based on the modern era of traditional logo design. Make your tattoos stand out with this impressive font complete with letters, numbers, and so much more!
Enjoy the fancy yet flirty elements of this delicious Honeycomb font. Designed with fat-to-thin brush strokes and an imperfect baseline, this font would work gorgeously for a simple tattoo design. Download this package to gain access to a complete set of characters and stunning bonus extras.
To finish this collection of different fonts for tattoos, I present you with the beautiful Mochafloat typeface. Created to emulate a modern calligraphic style, this package features 300 glyphs and 200 alternative characters.
10 Amazing Tattoo Tutorials From Envato Tuts+
Inspired by this wonderful collection? Put your skills to the test with these awesome tattoo-based tutorials from Envato Tuts+.
This list is jam-packed with exciting resources for the avid designer
familiar with OpenType and more. If you need additional
help creating a personal tattoo design, enlist the skills of a talented
professional by choosing one of the amazing designers from Envato Studio.
And with hundreds of glorious handwritten and script fonts to choose from, chances are we've missed a few to add to your personal collection. Be sure to browse Envato Market and Envato Elements for more resources, and let us know your favorites in the comments below!
In tribute to Germanic style, here you’ll find 40 amazing Gothic and blackletter fonts which you can use to give your designs a rebellious and edgy look.
Read on to discover our top picks from the font sections of Envato Market and Envato Elements, from authentic medieval styles to minimal and modern Gothic typefaces.
What Is Blackletter?
Blackletter, also known as Gothic script or Old English script, is a calligraphic style which was popular for writing manuscripts and books in German-speaking countries during the Middle Ages. During the 20th century, blackletter type styles were adopted by new audiences and came to be associated with punk, street art, and heavy metal.
It’s this blend of medieval influence and modern rebellion that makes blackletter and Gothic styles always look moody, cool, and dramatic. They’re great for adding edge and interest to posters, T-shirt designs, and logos.
Read on to discover our top 30 Gothic font picks.
Top 25 Blackletter and Gothic Fonts From Envato Elements
Envato Elements is home to thousands of modern Gothic fonts for your creative projects. But the site offers much more than that.
With the price of your monthly subscription, you'll have unlimited access to the full Envato Elements digital asset library. Download as many goth fonts, stock videos, and Photoshop actions as you want, without limits.
It's the perfect offer for designers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who work on multiple personal and professional projects. And thanks to the easy-to-understand license, you'll never have to worry about how you can use Envato Elements items.
This stylized display font borrows elements from Gothic type design and Western poster type to create an immersive style that would work well for band branding or gig flyers.
A modern lettering font with stylized nods to old-school typography, Jailetter is an edgy, cool Gothic lettering font. Try it on posters, or for the label of a new brew.
Taking inspiration from Gothic calligraphy fonts, Old Charlotte feels right at home in the modern world. This English Gothic font is a good fit for book covers, invitations, and more projects!
Cambridge is an old English Gothic font with a modern sense of style. It has a full set of characters, including numbers and punctuation. Try out Cambridge on a new logo or display video.
Othelie is a very interesting take on goth fonts. The fuller characters have a softer, inviting look. Othelie includes alternate glyphs, so you can have the perfect modern blackletter font for your project.
Hurscol is another one of the modern Gothic fonts available on Envato Elements. It has rounded glyphs for a friendlier look that's still grounded in German Gothic fonts. Hurscol also has a full number set and punctuation.
Looking for the perfect Gothic script font for your creative project? Then you should try out Rontek. It's a typeface that is suited for darker creations. Its unique characters also make it a great option for a Gothic font tattoo.
Vrugoth is another creative Gothic script font. This Gothic typeface has an earthy feel, perfect for nature-themed designs. You can design an outdoors brochure, nature presentation, or adventure guide with Vrugoth.
If you need a decorative Gothic font, try Blackey. It's a typeface that looks like classic blackletter calligraphy from the 1800s. This is a modern medieval font that looks right at home on marketing materials and invitations. Blackey also works on Windows and Mac, so you can enjoy this medieval Gothic font on whatever software you're running.
The Black Cameo Gothic blackletter font gives you many glyph options. More than 525 of them, actually. It's a nice choice for a Gothic font tattoo, or if you're making some new designs for your clothing line.
Blade Brotherhood is a classy take on Gothic calligraphy fonts. This serif typeface is a fun option for your creative projects. Try it out for an album or book cover, or maybe a poster. This Gothic font's files work on both Windows and Mac computers.
A cleaner and more organic take on Gothic lettering font styles, Medusa has a quirky serpentine design that gives it some extra edge. It's highly legible, which is unusual amongst Gothic fonts, so try it across sub-headings and body text too.
Looking for a retro take on Gothic style? Black Baron wouldn't look out of place on a 1930s poster, with its chunky, geometric proportions and highly legible design. Combine this medieval Gothic font with a texture overlay for an authentic vintage look.
Osgard Pro combines elegant blackletter calligraphy with Gothic traits to create a very elegant style that would work beautifully for luxury design. Try it on packaging design or high-end stationery.
A heavy display font, Glaive takes influences from heavy metal to create a slab serif that's high-impact and sharp-edged. This blackletter font looks best in isolation. Try blowing it up to large scale on T-shirt designs or poster layouts.
A more geometric and stylish take on blackletter calligraphy, Blackhead retains a mid-century feel that makes it the perfect partner for vintage or flat design. Available in three weights, it's versatile enough to use across titling and body text.
A vintage 'hipster' font which makes a nod to Gothic styles, Flathead is the perfect font for branding projects. Try this Gothic lettering font across logos and stamps to add vintage flair to packaging and signage.
Embellished with arrowheads and lightning bolts, Inumocca has an unusual design that would make it ideal for gig flyers or music branding. This modern Gothic typography is also a great option if you've been looking for a Gothic font tattoo style.
La Forest comes in four styles—regular, grunge, inline, and inline grunge—making it a super versatile choice for design projects. With exaggerated calligraphic elements, it works best as a standalone decorative Gothic blackletter font.
21. Helmswald Post (OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF2, EOT, SVG, PNG)
The result of a combination of stylistic influences, Helmswald Post is a thoroughly modern take on an authentic blackletter type style. Its natural home is on brand designs which require a Germanic touch, like beer labels or seasonal products.
Winsor is a handsome blackletter font with a stamp-like style. Perfect for posters and logos, this font retains authentic Gothic font traits while remaining clear and legible.
Influenced by tattoo art, inuTattoo Script is one step removed from Germanic blackletter styles, but it still retains some Gothic spirit. This typeface has numeric glyphs, so you can use it for Gothic tattoo number fonts. Try it on stationery and invitations to make the most of its romantic, italic style.
Psalta has a narrow, condensed design which looks fantastic in any of its four weights, ranging from Bold to Light. It has a clean, sharp look which translates well to ultra-modern layouts. Psalta is a great option if you've been hunting for goth fonts.
An attractive mix of vintage Italian style and blackletter elements, Flexiletto is one of the simplest and most aesthetically pleasing goth fonts in our roundup. The letters are rounded and generous, making this font a legible choice for any text size.
15 More Modern Gothic Fonts From GraphicRiver
There are many excellent Gothic calligraphy fonts available on Envato Elements, but not everyone can commit to a subscription. If you'd like an alternative choice for goth fonts, try GraphicRiver.
GraphicRiver is similar to Envato Elements, but all of the items are available for a single purchase. It's the perfect option if you want to browse Gothic tattoo number fonts and download just what you need and nothing more.
Ready to check out some more Gothic fonts? Here are 15 premium blackletter and Gothic fonts found on GraphicRiver.
Gothe is a modern blackletter typeface with a unique visual style. It would work for a black metal album cover, an event invitation, and everything in between. This English Gothic font comes in both standard and italic versions for you to use on projects.
A Gothic font with Victorian influences, Bracker is a fantastic display font which is best suited to large-scale type, like logos and poster typography.
Retaining the condensed style of many Gothic fonts, Cameo nonetheless has a sleeker vibe, with curvy serifs that give it a softer, more feminine look. Try this medieval font on a clothing design or short film poster.
Looking for an old English Gothic font with a darker edge? This tattoo-inspired font contains more than 500 ligatures, allowing you to combine letters together for an authentic calligraphy style.
This clean and chunky font with a slight italic is a more geometric, digitised take on old Gothic font styles. Ravenholm is highly readable, and it looks just as good outlined as it does in its standard weight. It makes for an excellent English Gothic font for apparel projects.
This decorative Gothic font includes extra ornaments to add swashes and borders to your typography. Katheryna has old-fashioned, romantic sensibilities, which would make it a lovely choice for a book cover design.
Inspired by fantasy and with definite Game of Thrones undertones, Sadis is an elaborate display font that would be the ideal style for setting titles or creating branding for games or books.
An old Gothic font with a retro vibe, Pontifice is not the most legible of fonts, but it's certainly pretty. Its soft, curving corners give it a more fluid look than some other Gothic fonts.
Rot Shield has a dense, condensed look that makes it appear as if it's been stamped onto the page. The geometric design balances out the authentic medieval look of this Gothic blackletter font, which keeps the style looking fresh and modern.
Inspired by vintage painted signage, Stanley balances organic curves with sharp lines for a finely tuned display style. The old-school flair of the Gothic typography is versatile. Try using it on logo designs, signage, and letterheads for vintage flair.
Available in two styles, Rough and Clean, Riotic combines serifs found in Gothic calligraphy fonts with a chunky vintage design. You can use it in both uppercase and lowercase letters—why not try combining the Rough weight for title text and the Clean style for body text?
A classic medieval Gothic font with a variety of styles, The Mariam Story contains mirrored characters to create a pleasingly symmetrical look in your typography. Try combining the lowercase and alternate styles to create a unique logo or header design.
A heavily ornate display font with alternate glyphs, Aseina is as flexible as it is gorgeous to look at. This old Gothic font has a full set of uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as multilanguage support. Try layering it across photos or textured backgrounds for a brand-like look.
Avelina is an elegant Gothic font which makes a nod to Art Nouveau as well as blackletter type styles. The font contains lots of stylistic alternates to create a wide variety of looks. Use its unique numeric glyphs if you're looking for Gothic tattoo number fonts.
If you're looking for a blackletter font that mimics calligraphy more directly, Wednesday is a great choice. This font has a more Oriental feel to it, giving it a more flowing and ornate style. It's most effective when only a few letters are used, so try it in your next logo or letterhead design.
Hungry for More Gothic Fonts?
Hopefully, you've found a font in our edited list that tickles your taste buds. Ravenholm and modern Gothic fonts like it from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver are great additions to your creative projects.
If you want to learn how to draw a line in Photoshop CC, in this short tutorial I’ll show you the popular methods to draw many types of lines—for example, how to draw a straight line, a curved line, or a dashed line.
What You'll Learn in This Photoshop Tutorial
How to draw a straight line in Photoshop
How to draw a curved line in Photoshop
How to draw a vertical/horizontal line in Photoshop
How to draw a line at any angle in Photoshop
How to change the thickness and color of the line in Photoshop
I'll show you how to draw a straight line in Photoshop first. The easiest way is to use the tool designed for this purpose: the Line Tool (U):
Step 2
Set its Mode to Pixels.
Step 3
Then simply click and drag to draw a straight line at any angle.
Step 4
You can also use the Brush Tool (B). Click where you want your line to start, hold Shift, and click the end point of the line. Photoshop will draw it for you!
These lines use your current brush as a base
2. How to Draw a Broken Line in Photoshop
Ok, but how do you draw a broken line in Photoshop? You can use the same method for this purpose. If you click first, and then press Shift, you’ll draw an individual straight line. But if you keep holding Shift and click again, the end point of the previous line will become the start point of the new one. So, remember the order: click and press Shift for a separate line, press Shift and click for a continuous broken line.
Now let me show you how to draw a 90-degree line in Photoshop. The Shift key is also useful here. Hold Shift and start drawing to the left or right to draw a horizontal line, and up or down to draw a vertical line. Photoshop will straighten them for you.
4. How to Draw a Curved Line in Photoshop
Step 1
So that was a straight line, but how do you draw a curved line in Photoshop? Of course, you can use the Brush Tool (B) to simply draw any line you want, but if you don’t have a graphics tablet, it may be difficult to control its shape. Let’s use the Curvature Pen Tool (P) instead.
How do you draw a curved line in Photoshop with a mouse? You could use the Brush Tool, but...
Step 2
The Curvature Pen Tool is hidden under the Pen Tool menu:
Step 3
Set its Mode to Shape, remove the Fill, add a color to the Stroke, and adjust the thickness of the line.
Step 4
This tool allows you to draw a curved line by clicking and dragging. The
best thing about it is that the line stays fully editable—just click
and drag any of its points to modify its shape. Control-click to finish drawing, and use the Direct Selection Tool (A) to select the line again.
... the Curvature Pen Tool is much better for this purpose!
You can learn more about using the Curvature Pen Tool here:
Here's how to draw a dashed line in Photoshop. If you click the line next to the Stroke thickness, you’ll see a couple of presets—dashed lines included.
Step 2
Click on your chosen preset and simply start drawing the line:
Step 3
If you want to create your own preset for a dashed line, click More Options...
Click "More Options" to create a custom preset for a dashed line
Step 4
... and adjust the settings. Click Save to save the preset for later use.
6. How to Draw a Black Line in Photoshop
Step 1
If you're wondering how to draw a black line in Photoshop, it works the same for all colors. To draw a line of any color with the Brush Tool (B) or other tool in the Pixels mode, adjust the color in the Color panel.
Use the Color Picker for your pixel lines...
Step 2
If you prefer the Curvature Pen Tool (P), or any other tool in the Shape mode, adjust the color in the Stroke panel—you can do it even after the line is drawn.
... and the Stroke settings for your vector lines
7. How to Draw a Bold Line in Photoshop
Step 1
If you want to know how to draw a bold line in Photoshop, you have two options: either increase the size of the brush you're drawing with using the square bracket keys ([), (])...
The thickness of pixel lines can't be changed once they're drawn...
Step 2
... or, if you’re in Shape mode, just the thickness of the Stroke in the settings.
... but vector lines are not limited this way!
8. How to Draw a 45-Degree Line in Photoshop
Step 1
But how to draw a 45-degree line in Photoshop, or any other angle for that matter? Here's the trick: use the Rotate View Tool (R).
Step 2
Type your angle in the Rotation Angle field and press Enter.
Look at the icon next to the Rotation Angle field to see a preview of your line
Step 3
Now simply draw a straight line.
Step 4
Press Escape to go back to the default view and see the line at the correct angle.
Good Job!
Now you know how to draw a line in Photoshop! It may not seem like much, but every artwork starts with a line. Just visit the graphics section of Envato Elements to see how simple lines can be used successfully in graphic design.
If you want to learn more about the basics of Photoshop, here you can find a couple of tutorials for beginners:
Street style features an eclectic urban aesthetic that's hard to miss. And you can add that same cool style into your designs just by adding a dope graffiti font.
Born in the streets with powerful expression, graffiti is a style of writing that's scribbled, scratched, or painted by hand. So it's no wonder designers have taken inspiration from this unique style of writing to create amazingly dope fonts, like the one below.
You can get graffiti cool fonts. like this one called Bembies, from Envato Elements
In this collection of incredible assets, we feature more than 30 cool graffiti font styles, with some of the best graffiti fonts curated from the font sections of Envato Elements and GraphicRiver.
Incorporate these fonts into your designs, or enlist the help of the good folks from Envato Studio for all your design needs.
15 Best Graffiti Fonts From Envato Elements (With Unlimited Use)
Envato Elements is our subscription-based marketplace. For a low monthly fee, you can get unlimited access to the best graffiti fonts and download as many as you need.
With your subscription, you also have access to thousands of premium creative assets: fonts, graphic templates, add-ons, stock video, sound effects, images, music, and so much more.
Download hundreds of graffiti font styles from Envato Elements
Envato Elements is perfect if you work in digital creative fields and constantly need the latest and best digital assets. To show you what I'm talking about, below you'll find a selection of the 15 best graffiti font styles from our marketplace.
If you're looking for classic graffiti font styles, this is the one for you. You can use this dope graffiti typeface for any project, from logos to any creative design. No doubt, this is one of the best graffiti fonts from Envato Elements.
3D graffiti fonts are a great way to make your designs pop! This dope font was inspired by graffiti style, and you can use it for music posters, flyers, logos, or anything you've got in mind. Graffiti number fonts are included with this font!
If you need different graffiti fonts, why don't you try these graffiti drip letters? This brush font features a scratch effect that makes it look bold and natural. This dope font is accessible in the Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), and it even works in MS Word.
This graffiti script font is a great example of different graffiti fonts. This dope graffiti brush font features natural, rough brush strokes. This graffiti font includes a set of 22 swashes and four paint splatters.
Check out this cool 3D graffiti font and take advantage of its versatility. The dope font includes uppercase and lowercase characters, numbers, and punctuation signs. This can work as a cool graffiti number font as well.
Different graffiti fonts are really effective ways to catch people's attention. Ruction is a graffiti cool font inspired by underground music album covers. This dope font supports more than ten languages and comes with graphic elements to use in Illustrator.
Take a look at this graffiti script font, a really cool and unique piece of graffiti text inspired by a marker typeface. Use it for any project, but this one is especially suitable for music posters!
Looking for traditional graffiti font styles? This is another fantastic 3D graffiti font for you. This one includes all the special characters and punctuation, as well as support in many languages.
This one is a really different graffiti font, inspired by unique graffiti art. Use it for your creative projects and take advantage of the special characters and signs included. You can also use it as a graffiti number font.
Add instant swag to your designs with the epic Mingser font. This typeface features a cool calligraphic style with a fluid script design. Use it to add a bit of texture to your work, or brand your creative projects with this one-of-a-kind style.
Create a bit of mischief with this edgy graffiti font. A handcrafted font with roughened brush strokes, this typeface features two brush-style fonts with letters, numbers, and multilingual support. Download it today to get access to 16 bonus swashes for epic and creative designs.
Get a little trippy with the fun Acids font. Similar in style to round graffiti lettering, this dope font features fun, chunky letters that work well with OpenType. Add a funky energy to your work with this typeface full of character.
Get into gear with this bold graffiti font. Featuring a grungy handwritten style, this font is perfect for any poster, album cover, or apparel design. Included in this download is a single sans-serif font file that can be used with a variety of design applications.
One hallmark of great graffiti design is that chaotic style of messy hand lettering. And the Lam font features long, skinny letters with an edgy, scratchy aesthetic. Use this font for posters and more, and download two font files to use with a variety of applications.
20 Graffiti Cool Fonts From GraphicRiver (Buy One at a Time)
On the other hand, if you aren't looking for a subscription and you only need to buy one premium graffiti font, then GraphicRiver is your best option. This is our Envato Market for single purchases, which is constantly updated with the best digital assets.
Get the coolest 3D graffiti fonts and different graffiti fonts from GraphicRiver
If you browse our marketplaces, you'll find graphic templates, web themes, add-ons, and thousands of fonts. Now, let me share with you a selection of the best graffiti fonts we've got.
Are you searching for graffiti drip letters? This dope graffiti typeface is what you need. This font includes all the numbers and punctuation signs, so you can create really nice projects with it.
This cool graffiti font style includes uppercase and lowercase characters, punctuation, swashes, and stylistic ligature characters to enhance this font shape. We recommend this awesome graffiti text for street fashion magazines and posters.
This different graffiti font works well for creating logos and short titles. It's a cool piece of graffiti text to show to your friends and use in all your projects.
If you need a more traditional graffiti script font, this is a great option for you. It's a really dope graffiti typeface that contains 347 glyphs: alphabets, numerals, punctuation, and more characters.
Ready to try a cool graffiti font style? You can mix the characters to create unique combinations—just mix the uppercase and lowercase, and then mix with the alternative glyphs. The result will be some really dope graffiti!
Fresh Air is a really nice graffiti script font. The font contains a total of 380 glyphs, including alphabets, numerals, punctuation, and international characters. You can also use it as a graffiti number font.
These cool graffiti drip letters are inspired by graffiti tags in urban areas in Jakarta. The dope font contains special characters (drips, lines, more tag symbols, etc), so this is one of the best graffiti fonts we've got.
Check out this dope graffiti by the same talented artist. This graffiti cool font is inspired by the realistic calligraphy tagging style from the big cities. This font style is more bold and readable, perfect for your street art designs.
This graffiti text features over 200 letters, numbers, and other characters in a rough paintbrush style. Influenced by simple tag styles and made to look quick and irregular, the letters in this font are placed back and forth for a cool, random appearance.
These graffiti drip letters were created using real spray paint, so you can't get a more unique and different graffiti font. The artist used real spray cans and thick paper to create this font. Then, it was converted into an SVG font. If you're looking for a realistic spray paint alphabet, this is the answer.
Created by hand, this unique typeface features a handwritten brush aesthetic suitable for your awesome designs. Included in this download are two font files, with upper and lowercase letters and multilingual support.
Express your point of view with this dope graffiti font. This stylish font features thick, curvy letters with a traditional graffiti vibe. Included in this package is a complete collection of letters, with alternative glyphs for additional style. Download it today to get a bonus typeface!
If you're feeling like an urban samurai, then you'll definitely love the Okami font. This type features an expressive brush style with rough edges and bold letters. It's great for any branding or print project, and you can toggle many alternate letter styles by just enabling the Caps Lock.
If you're looking for that classic graffiti lettering style, then feast your eyes on this epic font. This typeface features that definitive tag look, with all the letters, numbers, and glyphs you could ask for. Add a bit of street edge to your designs with this stylish font.
Break the rules of clean, minimalist design with this edgy Minority font. This typeface features a raw, hand-painted style that is perfect for street art-inspired designs. Included in this package are letters and unique swashes for that extra handwritten touch.
One of the many mediums used to create graffiti is a permanent black marker. And with this font, you can achieve that handwritten look for your designs. This package features the full alphabet, stylistic alternatives, and even underline strokes for your convenience.
Graffiti isn't always about hand lettering. You can also incorporate a clean stencil effect into your designs with the Ember typeface. This font features a big stencil font in two different styles. Perfect for urban or post-apocalyptic designs, this amazing font lets you create bold, impactful headers today.
Travel back in time to the days of summer living and flowing fire hydrants. This font features a cool handwritten style that gives an authentic graffiti feel to your text. Included in this download are letters, numbers, and underline strokes to round out this set of 139 glyphs.
Create jaw-dropping designs with this energetic graffiti font. Inspired by the unique graffiti styles seen on the streets of urban life, this font features a stylish design with minimal line details. Download this file to incorporate this font into almost any design project.
Last but not least, we finish this collection with the mysterious Rolingline typeface. Inspired by the edgy grunge aesthetics attached to rock culture, this font features a hardcore brush lettering style. It's suitable for apparel, quotes, and more, and you can enjoy this font complete with letters, numbers, and punctuation.
Discover More Cool Fonts to Download in 2020
I hope you've liked my selection of the best graffiti fonts we've got in our Envato marketplaces. Before you go, let me share some more cool fonts to give you even more inspiration!
This list is jam-packed with exciting resources for the avid designer
familiar with OpenType and more. If you need additional
help creating graffiti-inspired street art, enlist the skills of a talented
professional by choosing one of the amazing designers from Envato Studio.
And with dozens of graffiti fonts to choose from, chances are we've missed a few to add to your personal collection. Be sure to browse Envato Market and Envato Elements for more resources, and let us know your favorites in the comments below!
Want to get into digital scrapbooking, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you're already in the digital scrapbooking game, but you'd love some extra tips, tricks, and inspiration.
From entirely digital scrapbooking templates to downloading and printing kits for your traditional pages, digital tools can be a total game changer. Let's take a look at some of the ins and outs of creating and working with scrapbook content digitally and learn how to become a digital scrapbook designer.
What Is Digital Scrapbooking?
Capture Memories and Moments
Have you ever wondered what digital scrapbooking is? Digital scrapbooking, much like traditional, paper-based scrapbooking, involves reworking, rearranging, and designing elements into a composition that is typically photo-centric. The thing that separates digital scrapbooking from traditional scrapbooking is the use of digital tools to compose and/or create parts or all of your work.
You won't have to worry about glue, scissors, clean-up, or even making a mistake—with digital tools, we can easily undo any misstep. We can retouch photos, we can adjust colors, and we can reposition stickers, over and over again, without any consequences! Imagine digital scrapbooking stitches without the needle, and printable scrapbook paper, customized for your project!
Not only that—you can save your work for a lifetime, without worrying about aging photos or weathering paper.
So let's jump right into the nitty gritty—what are the basics things you need if you want to get into digital scrapbooking and learn how to become a digital scrapbook designer?
Your Computer—you're going to need a computer to get the most out of digital scrapbooking. While there is a lot we can do on tablets and mobile devices today, computers are still the best option when it comes to your software and having full control of your design work.
Photographs and Imagery—just like in traditional scrapbooking, you're going to need images, and they need to be accessible to your computer. For example, you could use your smartphone or digital camera to take photos. You could also use a scanner to import photos.
Photo Editing Software—think of this like your tools. Your photo editing software is where you'll make the magic happen—arranging, editing, copying, and pasting work to create your scrapbook layouts.
Each artist's preference is going to vary here. Some folks might prefer one software, while others prefer another. Think about what kind of features and outcome are most important for you. For example, do you want a setup that's beginner friendly? Are you looking for something with a lot of power and flexibility?
Keep in mind, however, that digital scrapbooking is not only about working on a computer! You can also download digital scrapbook pages and learn about printing digital scrapbooks.
If you're like me, you love paper. I love the way paper feels in my hands, I love the way it folds, and I love working with it. I do a lot of digital work, but it doesn't replace the magic of working with real, tangible media—and it doesn't have to, either! In fact, digital scrapbooking can be a wonderful complement to your traditional scrapbooking projects.
For example:
You can print out digital scrapbook pages and elements, like decorative flourishes, stickers, accents, tabs, and more. Not only that, you can customize them to your liking! There are many printable scrapbook pages.
You can print textures, patterns, and papers. I love buying books of scrapbooking paper, but it's also fun to search online for inspiring papers to use in projects. Again, you can also make your own printable scrapbook pages!
You can plan your digital scrapbook pages in advance. Lay it out digitally so you have a guideline when working with your supplies.
You can also print out your digital scrapbook pages. This leaves them entirely digitally preserved, and you can easily share copies of digital scrapbook albums with others, too!
And that's just the beginning! Digital tools can bring all kinds of fun and different options to your real media based projects.
The possibilities here honestly go on and on. You could easily email your scrapbooking pages to family members. Create birthday cards out of a mini digital scrapbooking page. You could even monetize your scrapbooking interests and make your own digital scrapbooking kits—either digital or printed materials!
When it comes to software, there are a few recommendations you're likely to see over and over again. The two big players tend to be Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements.
You'll see Adobe Photoshop referred to as "Adobe Photoshop", "Photoshop", and "Adobe Photoshop CC". If you see titles like "Adobe Photoshop CS6", this is referring to an older version of the software.
So, what's the big deal about Photoshop? We even hear folks use phrases like "that looks Photoshopped", it's such a commonplace word.
Well, Photoshop is a really powerful photo editing tool—and more. It's for photo manipulation. It's for design work. It's for drawing and painting. It's often considered an industry leader when it comes to art and design. There are a lot of things you can do in Photoshop, beyond digital scrapbooking.
If you're looking for a really robust, professional tool that can do a lot of things, Photoshop might be just what you're looking for. Keep in mind, however, that it can have a steep learning curve, and it requires a monthly subscription fee. Prepare to invest time in learning the software.
Adobe Photoshop Elements, on the other hand, is often considered more beginner friendly. It has fewer features than big brother Photoshop, but you might not need all of Photoshop's features.
But that's not to say that Elements isn't still powerful in its own right. You can create and manipulate high-resolution work. You can still, for example, use Photoshop's layer styles, adjust colors, create layouts, and more! Elements 2020 even has automatic colorization for older photos, user-friendly collage tools, and slideshows.
Instead of a subscription, Elements has a one-time fee—which is also a big perk.
But there are other options out there, too! Just because some options are the most popular doesn't mean that they're the right fit for you.
For example, Affinity Photo is often considered a noteworthy Photoshop competitor. If you're already familiar with Photoshop or other image editing software, you might want to give Affinity a look. It's competitively priced and has a one-time fee.
Want to see an overview of some Photoshop competitors? Check out this list of Adobe Alternatives by Kezz Bracey—it's a great list!
But how do you really know which software is best? Thankfully, most of these options have a free trial—I highly recommend taking advantage of this! Make a list of software you'd like to try, their prices, and which have a free trial. Then, give them a go, and take note of which resonates with you most!
Now that we've taken a look at some of the technical stuff, let's dig into some of the possibilities!
Even if you don't necessarily want to create your layouts digitally, digital tools can allow you to edit printable scrapbook pages—from your photos to your paper to text elements.
For example, maybe you found just the right paper, but the color isn't right. A simple tweak in Photoshop can change our paper's color from red to blue.
Instead of going to your favorite arts and crafts store, you can go online, look for digital scrapbooking downloads, and then print them out! Voila, you can be printing digital scrapbooks and have scrapbooking supplies at your fingertips. On a rainy day, when I don't want to go outside, this absolutely hits the spot.
In addition, digital scrapbooking projects are hardly "trapped" on your computer. You can print them out, frame them, and put them in a book! You can also create your own digital scrapbook albums.
One of my favorite digital scrapbooking supplies is digital scrapbook paper. There are so many beautiful patterns, textures, and papers out there—and digital tools really further empower independent creators. From fanciful florals to detailed patterns, there is a seemingly endless supply of papers out there to choose from, whereas brick-and-mortar retail options largely depend on the stock at hand.
That's not to say I don't enjoy shopping for paper locally—but it's super fun to discover hidden gems online. Not only that, but it's hard not to want to get in on the fun. Have you ever considered making digital scrapbook pages of your own?
And that's really one of the biggest deals here: digital tools mean even more custom content for your digital scrapbook albums.
Not only that, but you can potentially monetize your work, too! Create fun digital scrapbooking content, package it together, and put it up for sale on one of the many online platforms out there. Sounds fun, right?
And we can explore and search for unique, indie artist finds—independent artists and creators who love scrapbooking, creating kits, and sharing them. You can really find some unusual digital scrapbooking downloads out there—and support independent creators who also share a love for scrapbooking!
Using both digital scrapbooking techniques and traditional scrapbooking techniques together is sometimes referred to as "hybrid scrapbooking"—a flexible marriage between the two!
Personally, this is my favorite way to approach my physical scrapbooking projects nowadays. I love paper, I love texture, and I love holding my work in my hands. However, digital tools offer me a world of flexibility, beyond the stock at my favorite art store. If a particular paper or pattern isn't in stock—or doesn't even exist—I can make it, print it, and use it. I can create digital scrapbooking shapes, digital scrapbook tags, or digital scrapbooking stitches.
Next, let's look at how to use digital scrapbook templates. How do you create your own digital scrapbook page? Where do you start? Let's take a look at the process.
Here's an example of a digital scrapbook page that I worked on in Adobe Photoshop. This is a snapshot of my process before it was complete, to give you a feel for my workflow. You could use all sorts of digital scrapbooking shapes in your design!
A Finished Digital Scrapbook Template
And here's how my scrapbook page turned out! It's a fully functional template too, so I can easily swap out the images for any other photo I might like. I can also remix and rearrange the contents, potentially giving me an entire series of matching pages.
Sharing Your Digital Scrapbook Projects
Important to Know: Resolution
Let's talk about printing digital scrapbooks. Generally speaking, if you want to print your work, 300 dots per inch (dpi) tends to be a good recommendation for your image resolution. I like to work a little higher because you can always size down, but not up, when it comes to raster imagery.
We're looking for high-quality printable scrapbook pages. Raster imagery is pixel specific, meaning that if you enlarge a raster image, it gets blurry. If we size down, however, we don't lose quality.
We could have a whole separate tutorial on resolution, honestly. For the purposes of this article, keep the following in mind:
Dots per inch refer to the number of dots printed per inch. So a high-resolution photo, for example, would have more dots printed per inch than a low-resolution photo—it would affect the quality of your print.
When it comes to the web and sharing digital content, it may be more advantageous to focus on pixel dimensions. For example, my iPhone's wallpaper size is 1920x1080 pixels. If I wanted to use my scrapbook page as a phone wallpaper, I would need to keep these dimensions in mind.
12" high by 12" wide, at 300 dpi, is a common size and resolution for digital scrapbooking pages and papers. This would be appropriate for printing. This is, however, 3600x3600 pixels, which might be rather large for web-based, digital-only sharing.
I love printing at home because it's easy and quick! However, keep in mind that many consumer printers aren't necessarily equipped to create high-resolution prints. That means that when you try to print out a photo, the quality might look grainy or dull.
There are two big factors to consider when it comes to printing digital scrapbooks at home:
The quality of your printer. Can your printer, for example, print quality photographs? Check your printer's manual to find out more about its specifications. If you're looking to buy a new printer, make sure it's equipped to print things like photographs and higher quality prints. In addition, keep note of what size prints your printer can make. For example, I have a large format printer, so I can print up to 13"x19".
The quality of your paper. The nicest printer in the world isn't going to make a great print if the paper isn't right for the job. For example, imagine printing a high-res photograph on computer paper, rather than on thick, glossy photo paper. It just wouldn't turn out right—the ink would bleed, because the paper would be too thin.
Personally, I prefer luster or matte photo paper, because glossy is a little too shiny for my tastes, especially if I'm printing an entire scrapbook page. Test out different papers and see which ones you prefer!
If you don't have a high-quality printer at home, or you just want to have a professional print your work, you might want to consider seeking out a professional printer. There are tons of options out there—check for local shops, but online vendors can be great too!
Here are some questions that you may want to ask when working with a professional printer:
Do you offer short run printing? "Short run" generally means low quantities—as in, you only want a few books, not a commercial run of books (up in the hundreds or thousands of books).
What binding options do you have? Perfect bound is a softbound, paperback book, and might be perfect for your project. Spiral bound is another common type, which is more like a "ringed notebook". Hardcover can be quite classy, but is often more expensive.
Ask about document sizing, resolution, and bleed. Your document size is going to be the size of your book. If you already have dimensions in mind, make sure to let your printer know when asking questions. The bleed refers to the area outside of your document—if you have full-page images, you may need to work with a bleed to ensure your images go to the edge of the page, after trimming.
What file type should I prepare for you? Your printer will let you know what file type to deliver to them, as well as how to do so. This might involve uploading your work onto their site or delivering a file to them in person.
Ask about the paper. Remember, the paper quality matters!
A good, professional printer will be happy to help and answer your questions. Arm yourself with knowledge, and don't be afraid to ask for a proof—a paid, test print—to make sure everything is just right!
But you don't have to print your digital scrapbook—in fact, you can avoid printing or any printed material entirely, if you'd like to!
When sharing your digital scrapbook albums, I recommend saving and distributing your work at smaller sizes, unless you intend for others to print your work. Why? Lower quality, smaller imagery generally means lower file sizes. That means quicker sending and less space it will take up on devices. It might be a strong idea to save a high-quality, larger version, but then share a smaller one, for convenience.
And we can, of course, share our digital scrapbooking projects online! This can be a very user-friendly, easy way to share our creations with family and friends.
When doing so, keep the following, web-friendly file types in mind: JPG and PNG. There are other file types, but these two are most likely the best fit for sharing your finalized scrapbook pages.
One of my favorite aspects of having digital tools for scrapbooking is: I can make my own assets! I can make my own scrapbooking kits with any theme under the sun, no matter how obscure the theme—because digital tools give me the means to do so.
This applies to both digital and traditional scrapbooking, too! For example, I wanted some stickers that looked like clothing buttons, but I just couldn't find any. So I took some photos of buttons and turned them into printable, digital stickers! Voila! It's easy to make digital scrapbooking shapes and digital scrapbook tags.
Scan and Use
If you're like me, you have some precious old photos that just feel super priceless. They're irreplaceable to me, especially the ones my grandmother gave me that are quickly approaching 100 years old.
Scanning your photos is not only an amazing way to preserve treasured photos, but also to utilize them in your scrapbooking projects without worrying about cutting or gluing them to a page. Now, you can reuse them, as many times as you like, worry free—and with a digital copy that will remain safe for a lifetime.
I generally recommend a flatbed scanner for photographs. When deciding on a scanner, make sure to keep an eye on resolution, as we discussed earlier, especially if you plan to print your work. Not all scanners are created equal; your scanner should be able to scan at a resolution appropriate for the goals of your projects.
Digital scrapbooking kits are awesome—they typically come with papers, patterns, textures, and decorative elements, all working within a given aesthetic or theme. They are such a fun choice, especially when you're looking for just the right set of items for a special occasion, season, or holiday.
That's one of the best parts of working with a kit—you generally get a whole package deal, rather than having to search for matching items to create a layout design.
Make sure to check the resolution and/or image sizing of any digital kit you might purchase, to make sure it'll work for your project.
I love stickers, but I never want to "stick" them on things, know what I mean?
Digital tools not only solve that problem—they open a world of possibilities. For example, I have a consumer die cutting machine (they tend to run in the US$200 price range). It means I can take any digital paper, texture, or photo and turn it into a sticker sheet, ready to stick on any traditional scrapbook page. Need another sheet? Just print and cut another one!
But we can push that even further. With the magic of software, you can "place" your digital scrapbooking shapes right on your layout. No glue, no loss of "stickiness", nothing like that. Move and adjust your assets all you want, without damaging the sticker or the paper.
Walking down the scrapbook aisle at my favorite art store is definitely a joy. There are usually so many nifty little elements to look at—ribbon, confetti, tabs, labels, stamps—all kinds of items and digital scrapbook tags with texture and personality.
One of my favorite things about working digitally is the ability to create your own elements. How about using the stub from your plane ticket as your own custom embellishment in your layout—while still preserving the original. No need to cut it or paste it to anything. Receipts, postage, letters, report cards, and other memory-filled items suddenly have the power to become reusable assets for your creative experimentation.
Keep in mind, just because an image is on the Internet and you can save it, doesn't mean it's free to use—especially for commercial usage (meaning, work you intend to sell or distribute). A good rule of thumb is: respect content creators the way you'd want your content to be respected.
But this does leave us with a problem: how do we find content to use in our projects?
One idea is to search primarily for royalty free or public domain imagery. For example, I like to keep a little bank of free imagery on my computer, that I know I can use for any project—personal, professional, or otherwise—without worrying about copyright concerns.
Sometimes, however, you can't find exactly what you're looking for in a public domain search. There can be a lot of benefits in using a paid service for your image (and other multimedia) needs—benefits such as professional service and finding everything you need, all in one place.
For example, Envato Elements offers a monthly subscription for a low fee. You get thousands and thousands of assets, like images, graphics, fonts, and more at your disposal. Honestly, I use this service regularly for my freelance work, my professional work, and even my holiday cards. As a creative professional, having assets at hand just makes everything easier.
10 More Awesome Digital Scrapbooking Kits
Thank you for joining me on this guide to digital scrapbooking! There are so many ways you could use digital tools to create wonderful, memorable projects. I hope this article inspired you to try out some of your own! Here's to making your best digital scrapbook yet!
Before we go, check out these awesome assets. They could be a perfect source of inspiration or maybe even the latest addition to your collection of scrapbooking goodies.
I absolutely love this fun and colorful digital scrapbooking paper pack from DesignLoverStudio. They're seamless, so you can make them repeat to any size you prefer. This could work for so much more than scrapbook pages, too!
Yes, you read that right—110 hand-drawn seamless patterns! That is a lot of patterns to work with! They're fun, whimsical, and have a ton of potential applications. Take a look!
This is another set that is packed to the brim with content! It's also got brush swatches for Adobe Illustrator, if vector art is more your cup of tea! These could be perfect for digital scrapbook tags too!
Aren't these flowers pretty? And they're just the beginning of this digital scrapbooking kit, as it has over 70 elements and 8 patterns included for your projects.
Geometric patterns can bring such a classy look and feel to your design—this would be perfect for a graduation layout, anniversary, or for capturing some New Year's memories!
With 50 illustrations and 24 patterns, this is such a big, beautiful kit to work with! Birds, feathers, insects, branches—this one's a great fit for anything outdoorsy!
I love hand-drawn elements, because they just add so much personality and an organic feel. These planner doodles would be great for writing little notes, dates, and other tidbits on your layouts!
I am so in love with these beautiful lace papers! I think they're some of my favorite digital scrapbooking papers of all time, and I keep sneaking them into my own designs! Check them out!
I love stickers, and this giant set of love-themed stickers are just the cutest. Whether your scrapbook page could use an extra "I love you" or a funny little love pun, this set is adorable.
This scrapbooking kit is filled with hand-drawn elements—florals, clipart, and more! The character art even comes in alternative colors! Really love the extra sparkle here, don't you?
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With the battle to contain the spread of Covid-19, face masks have now become a necessary and unavoidable part of our daily lives, and designers across the globe are making sure that we protect ourselves in style.
If you're looking for a face mask mockup to showcase your latest designs, we've got a terrific collection of the very best mockups from Envato Elements, Placeit, and GraphicRiver. Have a look.
Premium Face Mask Mockups (PSD) at Envato Elements
Envato Elements is a terrific resource for premium face mask mockups in PSD format. Not only does Elements offer a great selection of photo-realistic mockups, created by talented designers around the world, but you can also download as many as you want, as often as you want, for one flat monthly fee.
What's more, that monthly fee also allows you to access thousands of other top-quality digital assets like logos, graphic templates, photos, business card templates, and much more. Here are just eight of the awesome face mask mockups in PSD format found at Elements.
This face mask mockup includes a model to show off your design. The PSD file lets you change the background colour and the colour of the mannequin's head. Everything is editable, from the design to the ear straps.
If you have multiple face mask designs, you should try this mask mockup for Photoshop. It features two opportunities to show your products to consumers. Change the background and face mask designs with this template's organized layers.
It's nice to have options in a mockup. This face mask template gives you seven of them. Choose from the different views to show off your mask design. Quickly edit Smart Objects and background colours, and enjoy this template's high image resolution.
This template will allow you to show off the many angles of your fabulous designs. Use the smart objects to customise every aspect of the mouth mask mockup. There is a useful help file included to help guide you if you get stuck.
Medical staff and the general public alike will love this medical face mask mockup, which makes it super easy to add your latest designs. The high-res PSD files are well-organised in layers, and all aspects of the design can be customised using smart objects.
Why should surgeons have all the fun? Use these fabulous, photo-realistic surgical mask mockups to display your own mask design professionally. The template contains five face mask mockups in PSD file format, with smart-object features to help you replace the current designs with your own within seconds.
This collection offers three face mask mockups in PSD file format. They allow your potential customers to view your mask from every important angle so that your design is well displayed. These high-quality mouth mask mockups are easy to edit using smart objects.
This template offers seven different face mask mockups in PSD file format. The templates are well organised in layers and are easy to customise using smart objects. The fabric mask mockup includes a PDF help file in case you get stuck.
Placeit Face Mask Mockup Generator
For those of you who don't feel confident about your Photoshop skills or want an easier approach to customising a mockup, there's Placeit. Placeit is an affordable online design generator that makes professional branding, promotion, and marketing tools accessible to everyone.
It does this by providing design novices as well as those with more experience with high-quality designs, logos, videos, and mockups that they can customise online and download in a matter of seconds.
This means that you can design all your branding and marketing materials directly from your browser, without needing complicated software. Let me show you how to create an awesome face mask mockup online in minutes.
How to Create a Face Mask Mockup in Minutes
1. Choose a Face Mask Mockup
Go to Placeit.net and type "face mask mockup" into the search bar. Scroll through the mockups and click on the one you like.
2. Add Your Design to the Mockup
This will open up the Face Mask Mockup Maker. To customise your template, start from the menu on the left and upload your design from your computer.
3. Choose Your Colour Scheme
Next, move to the menu on the right and use the dropdown colour pickers to choose your mask lace colour and a colour for your background.
4. Change the Text
Now let's move back to the menu on the left and add some text to our mockup. Once you have written your text, you can change the font and the colour of the text and background. Resize your text and move it to your preferred location on your template.
5. Download Your New Face Mask Mockup
You can add a logo or graphic to your template if you want to, by using the Add Graphic button in the menu on the right.
When you’re happy with your mockup, you can download it for a small fee. And your mockup is ready to use!
Now let's take a look at some of the cool face and medical face mask mockups available at Placeit.
If you're sewing your own masks and looking for a template which reflects that, this fabric mask mockup is for you. The gorgeous flatlay allows you to add up to three of your designs so your customers can get a real feel for your design aesthetic.
This head-on photo of a medical face mask mockup allows your design to sit front and centre. Use the mockup generator to add your design, change the colour scheme, add text or your logo if you want, and download your logo for a small fee.
Perhaps you like the front and centre layout of the previous template, but you prefer a more angled approach. In that case, this medical face mask mockup is an excellent alternative. It allows a full view of your design while offering a more dynamic angle.
Use this half-turn surgical mask mockup to display your designs. Use the transparent background to blend your mockup into an existing background on your website or print document, or you can add any background colour of your choice.
Display up to three original designs when you use this fabric mask mockup. You can also opt to use the same design in different colours or with subtle variations.
This side view of a mouth mask mockup can be combined with other mockups here to show your designs from every angle. After you've added your design, select a colour for your background or leave it transparent in order to blend the mockup into an existing background.
This fabric mask mockup gives you another option for displaying your design from a side view. The template is fully customisable and can be ready for download in a matter of minutes.
Give your customer a bit of a peek into the background workings and materials that go into creating your masks when you use this terrific fabric mask mockup. Use the mockup generator to upload up to three versions of your design or three completely different designs.
Of course, masks come in all sizes and styles. This mockup offers a slightly broader surface, which means more space for your design, while the full frontal shot means all eyes will be focused on it.
This half-turn shot of a mask mockup benefits from being shot from above because it gives people a clear view of your design while adding some visual interest to the template. Upload your design, choose your colour scheme, and your mockup is ready for download. It's as simple as that.
More Premium Face Mask Mockups (PSD) From GraphicRiver
GraphicRiver is yet another service that offers loads of premium face mask mockups in PSD file format. But it works differently from Elements and Placeit.
While Placeit is the best for those who are looking for an easy approach to mockups, and Elements is the best source when you have Photoshop skills and want to buy many mockups and other resources, GraphicRiver is the best option for those with Photoshop skills who are on a budget and need only one face mask mockup. Here are some of the best options.
The Face Mask Mockup from GraphicRiver gives you full control over how you show your design. Change the colour of the strap, edges, stitches, pattern, and background with this template. Choose from five different perspectives with the easy-to-use Face Mask Mockup.
Here's a great face mask mockup for your creative designs. Choose from eight different perspectives for your product. You can show off up to three face masks in a single mockup. Everything from the elastic ear straps to the stitches can be customized.
Here's another mockup for multiple designs. It's easy to make changes to the face mask and background with Smart Objects. The included Photoshop file is well organized, and there's a help file if you ever have trouble.
Create a high-resolution, photo-realistic mockup with this template from GraphicRiver. Edit your face mask quickly with a single Smart Object. Straps, stitches, and backgrounds are all customizable. You can choose from five different perspectives to make it come to life.
This animated face mask mockup was made to impress. You can choose from 17 perspectives to make a shareable photo, but that's not all. Make a 180-degree preview animation of your face mask design with a single click. Just add your design and export it to a video or GIF file.
This face mask mockup uses a real photo instead of a render for photo-realistic results. The Photoshop file loads your designs quickly, so you can see the final product. With the help of Smart Objects, you can edit all parts of the face mask, including the inside design.
When you need to wear a face mask day in and out, you want a design that shows your individuality or even your concerns. Use this high-quality face mask mockup in PSD file format to add your own twist to your masks. The template offers three views—front, half-turn, and side—and what's more, it allows for a high degree of customisation using smart objects.
Looking for a surgical mask mockup with value included? This is the template for you. Easy to use and fully customisable, the template includes three PSD files offering a front, half-turn, and side view. Use the smart object for fast and easy editing.
Display your stunning designs and messages with this mouth mask mockup from GraphicRiver. The template contains seven PSD files that you can customise extensively using smart objects. A PDF help file is included.
Add your special design to this fabric mask mockup and create a mask that stands out. This PSD file is organised in layers for easy editing. You can change the text, edit the colours, move items, turn off/on layers, etc., to create different looks.
This surgical mask mockup template offers four different styles of masks and 11 layered and well-organised PSD files. The high-quality files make it very easy for users to change the design using smart layers.
Choose Your Favourite Face Mask Mockup Today
Envato Elements is an excellent resource for gorgeous face mask mockups in PSD file format. If you also regularly need fonts, icons, and other design resources, Elements offers unlimited downloads for one low monthly fee.
Alternatively, if you just want to buy a single face mask mockup in PSD, GraphicRiver is an excellent source for high-quality mockups.
If you don't use Photoshop or are looking for an easier option for customising face mask mockups, then Placeit is the perfect choice for you. Its online face mask mockup generator is easy to use and will allow you to customise your own mockup in a matter of minutes.
Finally, if you want more information on other terrific mockups, check out these really helpful resources below:
Welcome to this Affinity Designer tutorial, in which you'll learn everything you need to know about Affinity Designer brushes, from how to create and install brushes to how to use Photoshop and Illustrator brushes in Affinity Designer. You'll also learn where you can find Affinity Designer halftone brushes and other valuable design resources. Let’s jump straight into it!
What You Will Learn in This Affinity Designer Tutorial
How to open the Affinity Designer Brushes panel
How to set up and use vector Affinity brushes
How to create your own vector brushes in Affinity Designer
How to set up and use raster brushes in Affinity Designer
How to create your own raster brushes in Affinity Designer
How to install or save Affinity brush packs
How to use Photoshop or Illustrator brushes in Affinity Designer
1. How to Open the Affinity Designer Brushes Panel
Step 1
So, first of all, we need to open the AffinityBrushes Panel. To do it, just go to View > Studio > Brushes.
Step 2
Now you can see the standard Affinity brushes and different categories of presets such as Affinity Designer watercolor brushes, acrylic brushes, and much more.
2. How to Set Up and Use Vector Brushes in Affinity Designer
Step 1
So, to create a brushstroke, you should just hit B to activate the Brush tool and create a stroke with any brush you like.
Step 2
You could also change the settings of the brush: just Right Click on the brush and then select Edit Brush. Let's change the Brush Size to 50, the Size Variance to 100%, and the Opacity Variance to 90%. You could also adjust the outline of the brush using the sliders at the bottom of the Edit Brush Panel.
Step 3
If you don't have a digital pen, you could easily change the pressure settings manually. Go to View > Studio > Stroke, open the Pressure tab, and just change the Points of the graph.
Step 4
Another great option here is that you could activate the Stabilizer function and your brushstrokes will be much smoother, as you can see in the picture below:
Step 5
Also, you could change the Blending Mode of the brushstrokes not only in the Layer Panel (by changing the Blending Mode of the layer) but in the brush settings. Let's create a few red strokes and then change the Blending Mode of the brush to Color Dodge and create a few orange strokes above.
Step 6
Besides that, you could add a brushstroke around any shape. Let's create a shape in the center of the document and then add a Brush Stroke around the shape just by selecting any of the brushes while your shape is still selected in the Layers Panel.
3. How to Create Your Own Vector Brush Affinity Designer Packs
Step 1
Let's now try to create our own brushes for Affinity Designer. In the Brush Panel, click on the icon in the top-right corner, and here you'll see three options: New Solid Brush, New Textured Intensity Brush, and New Textured Image Brush.
What's the difference between these brushes? New Solid Brush just creates a simple stroke brush with no textures/colors or images applied to it. New Textured Intensity Brush creates a brush with a texture from a PNG file. New Textured Image Brush allows you to copy the image with the colors of the original PNG file.
In the example below, you can see the difference between these brushes. So you could easily create your own Affinity Designer assets using these three options.
Step 2
Let's create a New Textured Image Brush. Select the green watercolor PNG file from the attachment, and then change the settings of the brush strokes to the following:
Brush Size: 50 px
Size Variance: 35%
Head Offset: 80 px
Tail Offset: 400 px
Step 3
Draw a stroke with the brush we've just created, and after that let's try another great option. Go to the Brush Settings and change the Body settingto Repeat.
So now, your brush stroke will create copies of the PNG image you opened as a textured image.
4. How to Use Raster Brushes in Affinity Designer
Step 1
Let's move to the part of our Affinity Designer tutorial where we will take a look at the raster Affinity Designer brushes. So, to switch to raster mode, you need to press that button in the top-left corner. Once you've pressed it, you can see the different raster brushes. I especially love the Affinity Designer watercolor brushes section here, as it gives you these realistic and handmade-looking brushstrokes.
Step 2
Let's take a look at the cool option of raster brushes in Affinity Designer. In the top settings panel of the brushes, put a tick on Symmetry and change the Symmetry Number to 4. So now, when you draw one stroke, Affinity will automatically create four symmetrical copies of your main brushstrokes. As you can see in the example below, you could create cool ornaments or patterns with almost no effort.
5. How to Create Your Own Raster Brushes in Affinity Designer
Step 1
Let's take one of the Affinity Designer watercolor brushes and create a stroke with it to see what it looks like.
Step 2
Now you can set up Affinity Designer brushes to suit your needs. Just Right Click on any of the Affinity Designer brushes and select Edit Brush. After that, let's change some of the settings to the following:
Accumulation: 50%
Spacing: 25%
Flow: 25%
After that, go to the Dynamics tab and use the following settings:
Size Jitter: 70%
Scatter Y: 80%
Hue: 15
Saturation: 20%
Step 3
What's I really like about Affinity brushes is that you get not only the dynamics and general settings of the brush, but you can also add textures and sub-brush layers (it's pretty similar to Photoshop textures and dual brush functions). Let's add a texture from the attachment. Go to Texture, and then hit the Set Texture button and select the Texture PNG from the attachment.
This is what our brushstrokes look like now. As you can see, we can easily make new brushes from the standard Affinity Designer assets by adding our own textures.
6. How to Install or Save Raster or Vector Brush Packs in Affinity Designer
Step 1
If you've bought or downloaded some brushes for Affinity Designer, you can install them in the following way: In the Brushes Panel, click on the top-right corner icon, select Import Brushes, and then select the brushes you want to install.
Step 2
If you want to save the brushes you've created to share them with your colleagues or friends, press the same button again and select Export Brushes.
7. How to Use Photoshop or Illustrator Brushes as Affinity Designer Assets
Step 1
Let's now learn how to use Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator brushes in Affinity Designer. Create a new document with 500 x 500px size and a black background in Photoshop.
Step 2
Create a white stroke on a new layer using the brush you want to convert for use in Affinity.
Step 3
Select the area around your brushstroke with the Rectangular Marquee Tool, and then go to Image > Crop.
Step 4
After that, go to File > Save As and select the PNG file format.
Step 5
And finally, create a New Textured Intensity Brush in Affinity and then Right Click > Edit Brush in the Brushes Panel and set it up as you need.
The same technique could be used for Illustrator brushes as well. This is what our exported brush will look like:
Conclusion
There are plenty of useful standard brushes and loads of settings in Affinity Designer that could help you to achieve the desired results for any of your needs. I hope you found some useful information about Affinity Designer brushes today, and feel free to ask anything in the comments below or share your tips and tricks for Affinity Designer.
Need Some More Affinity Designer Assets?
As you may have noticed, there are no standard Affinity Designer halftone brushes or textures, and you might be wondering where you could get them? Check out Envato Elements, where you'll find plenty of Affinity Designer assets for an affordable price.
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Looking to learn how to create amazing Illustrator text effects? Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, there's always something new to learn. Check out this list of 100 Illustrator text effect tutorials and become a text design master.
Whether you're looking to create logo text effects in Illustrator, a 3D text effect in Illustrator, or any other type of text effect, Envato Elements has an extensive collection that can be a real time-saver. Download any Illustrator text effect and easily use it without having to learn how to add effects to text.
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Are you familiar with Illustrator? Now that you know how to add effects to text, this collection of Adobe illustrator text effect tutorials can help you take your skills to the next level. Among other things, you can learn how to create a grass text effect in Illustrator, a paper cutout text effect in Illustrator, or a melting text effect in Illustrator.
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If you prefer video tutorials instead of written tutorials, we're here to help. With a continuously growing playlist of Illustrator tutorials, Envato Tuts+ is the ideal place for you to perfect your Illustrator text effect skills. In this short course, you can learn how to create an isometric text effect using any type of font.
Alternatively, you can get back to basics, and learn the ins and outs of script lettering. Within this course, you will learn many techniques such as angle, speed, weight, contrast, kerning, flourishing, vectoring, and more.
Premium Adobe Illustrator Text Actions & Layer Styles
Envato Elements offers you a wide variety of Illustrator text effects. Choose from millions of creative digital assets and download the Illustrator text effect that you need forone low price. Here's a small collection of some of the Illustrator text effects and plugins available at Envato Elements.
Using these graphic styles, you can create a retro text effect in Illustrator in a few seconds. You have 15 styles to choose from and apply to any type of text. Once applied, the text remains editable, giving you the possibility to adjust it whenever you may need. It’s also possible to apply these styles to shapes.
You can use this realistic ink stamp graphic style to create beautiful Illustrator logo text effects. These graphic styles come in ten different varieties, with varying levels of ink density. The colors and effects of this graphic style can be adjusted to suit the need of your design.
This extensive design toolbox will help you create mesmerizing paper cutout text effects in Illustrator. The included Illustrator tools and assets will make it even easier to create eye-catching paper designs and illustrations.
Using these graphic styles, you can quickly create a chrome text effect in Illustrator. With 15 styles to choose from, this pack guarantees that you will get a bold and glossy text effect in a few seconds. As with the rest of the styles, the text remains fully editable after you've applied it.
Quickly change the look of your text into a comic book text effect with a simple click. Besides the 11 graphic styles, this pack includes everything that's visible in the preview image, including all of the splashes, the speech bubble, and the explosion—all as layered vectors.
This may be one of the easiest ways to get a grungy, retro text effect in Illustrator. With this collection of 27 styles, you can get different variations of that effect of old grunge street advertisements painted on a wall.
This pack contains 15 retro graphic styles, perfectly suited to creating your own retro text effect in Illustrator. Apply these effects to any type of text or even vector objects. Whether you are making logo text effects in Illustrator, flyers, or banners, this Illustrator text effect can be a great time-saver for you.
These retro 3D text styles give you a quick and easy way to apply a high-quality retro text effect in Illustrator. Give your text or vector objects that retro, vintage look with just one click. Besides the ten graphics style, this pack also contains the vintage background used in the preview image.
Download this Illustrator text effect and give an astonishing effect to your design with a click. With ten different graphic styles available, this pack is suitable for game titles, logos, flyers, banners, illustrations, etc. You can apply these styles to any text, and you'll be able to edit the text even after applying the effect.
Create an incredible metal 3D text effect in Illustrator with this tremendous Illustrator text effects plugin. The pack contains 25 high-quality graphic styles, including Gold, Rosegold, Bronze, Silver, Steel, Copper, Pearl, Brown, Chrome, Titanium, Brass, Carbon, Gloss, Aluminium, Glossy, Saphire, Gems, and Rubie.
Learn how to create a quick diamond text effect in Photoshop.
Some fonts can make creating certain text effects much easier. This tutorial will show you how to use a dotted font, with a couple of layer styles, to achieve a simple, glittering diamond effect. Let's get started!
Set the Foreground color to #161819 and the Background color to #010101.
Pick the Gradient Tool, click the Radial Gradient icon in the Options bar...
... and then click and drag from the center of the document to one of the corners.
Duplicate the Background layer.
Step 2
Double click the Background copy layer to apply a Pattern Overlay effect using the following settings:
Blend Mode: Overlay
Pattern: DP1-E
This will style the background.
2. How to Create the Text and Style the First Layer
Step 1
Create the text using the font Fortuna Dot, the Size 200 pt, and the color #a7a59f.
Duplicate the text layer and change the copy's Fill value to 0.
Step 2
Double click the original text layer to apply the following layer style:
Add a Bevel and Emboss with these settings:
Size: 10
Gloss Contour: Ring
Check the Anti-aliased box
Highlight Mode: Vivid Light
Shadow Mode - Color: #a6a6a6
Step 3
Add a Contour with these settings:
Check the Anti-aliased box.
Range: 25%
Step 4
Add a Texture with these settings:
Pattern: Mesh Transparent BG
Step 5
Add a Pattern Overlay with these settings:
Pattern: Crystal Pattern
Scale: 10%
Step 6
Add a Drop Shadow with these settings:
Opacity: 50%
Distance: 10
Spread: 15
Size: 5
This will create the first layer of the effect.
3. How to Style the Second Text Layer
Double click the copy text layer to apply the following layer style:
Step 1
Add a Bevel and Emboss with these settings:
Technique: Chisel Hard
Size: 6
Uncheck the Use Global Light box
Angle: 82
Altitude: 53
Gloss Contour: Ring
Check the Anti-aliased box
Highlight Mode: Linear Light
Shadow Mode - Opacity: 0%
Step 2
Add a Contour with these settings:
Check the Anti-aliased box.
Step 3
Add a Texture with these settings:
Pattern: Double lined
Depth: 500%
Step 4
Add an Inner Glow with these settings:
Noise: 49%
Color: #b3b694
Source: Center
Size: 16
Step 5
Add a Pattern Overlay with these settings:
Blend Mode: Soft Light
Opacity: 65%
Pattern: Nebula (from the default set "Patterns").
This will style the second layer of the effect, adding some color using the Pattern Overlay effect, and more glossiness using the Bevel and Emboss settings.
4. How to Add the Flares
Step 1
Set the Foreground color to #f4f1e3, pick the Brush Tool, and open the Brush panel (Window > Brush). Choose one of the Stars and Flares Brush Set brush tips, and modify its settings as shown below:
Brush Tip Shape
Shape Dynamics
Step 2
Create a new layer on top of all layers, call it Sparkles, and change its Blend Mode to Linear Light. Then start clicking to add some sparkling flares at the edges of the text.
Congratulations! You're Done
In this tutorial, we created a simple background and two text layers. Then, we styled both text layers using different layer effects to achieve the crystal-like look. Finally, we added a couple of flares to make the text pop a bit more.
Please feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, and outcomes below.
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Instantly add the luxury of gold and diamonds to your typography! This lovely graphic style generates random diamonds with a stunning gold border. Use it to add drama to your work for a unique and beautiful text effect.
This huge pack contains actions, layer styles, and brushes. With them you'll be able to create realistic jewelry designs out of any text, shape, raster, selections, and paths. Create your own gold, silver, diamond, and pearl jewelry in minutes!
This is another Photoshop jewelry creator that creates stunning results with no effort. Make your text sparkle like a diamond with this set of brushes, actions, and layer styles.
If you want to create gold text in Illustrator, this set contains various graphic styles that add metallic strokes and fills to your vector designs. These effects are perfectly scalable!
Here are 20 shiny styles that you can add to your text with just a single click. Whether you prefer silver or gold, textured or smooth, you'll find something for you in this set!
Learn More About Creating Gold and Metal Text Effects in Photoshop
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Learn how to make a mockup without Photoshop by using the online mockup generator at Placeit to create a mockup online.
Mockups are a very effective way of showing a design in its intended form without actually investing any time and money in its production. You don't have to print your design on a T-shirt to see how it looks—you just need a mockup.
But how do you create mockups? For years, designers have been using Photoshop for this task, but it's not necessary anymore. In this short tutorial, I will show you how to make a mockup without Photoshop, in a few simple steps. I'll use a T-shirt mockup and an iPhone mockup as examples.
How to create a mockup online, without using Photoshop
How to create a T-shirt mockup online
How to create an iPhone mockup
1. How to Create a T-Shirt Mockup
Step 1
Go to the online mockup tool at Placeit.net. Find the Mockups tab and go to T-Shirt Mockups to create a T-shirt mockup online.
Step 2
Click Upload Your Design Here and select the image you want to see on the templates. Give it a moment to upload. I used this image.
Step 3
When it's uploaded, you'll be asked to crop it. In my case, it looks fine as it is, but you can easily change its size with the slider. When you're ready, click Crop.
Step 4
The online mockup generator will now apply your design to all the templates automatically. The image you have uploaded will be adjusted to each T-shirt in terms of the position, shape, lighting, and even colors.
Now simply scroll through a whole library of mockups presenting your design. If you find one that looks particularly nice to you, just click it to see it better.
Step 5
Here, you can still edit the design as you wish. You can change the color of the T-shirt to see if the design works for other colors, and you can still crop the image differently if you need by clicking this icon. I decided that my image would look better if it was placed slightly higher, so I changed it.
Step 6
If you're happy with how the mockup looks, and you want to show it to the client without the watermark, just scroll up and click the Download button. Here you can purchase the image or download it as a part of your unlimited subscription.
10 Awesome Free & Paid Templates to Get You Started
Now that you understand how to use a T-shirt mockup template, here are some terrific apparel templates you can start practicing on to get you started. You will create a mockup online in no time and very easily.
Video is everywhere these days, and we would be remiss if we didn't include a video mockup. This one is a nine-second clip featuring a young woman standing against a brick wall. The camera pans slowly from left to right as the woman smiles at the camera.
Maybe you want to show off a fashion brand or a travel logo. Either way, this free T-shirt mockup template is another great way to incorporate a real-life context with a neatly folded T-shirt lying on a bed next to other items. The perfect flat-lay to show your designs to their best advantage.
One of the best advantages of using our awesome online mockup tool is that you can also see how your mockup looks in video, not only in an image. Like this pretty cool video of a man walking through a parking lot and wearing a T-shirt. Take advantage of this feature and make a T-shirt mockup online!
Looking for just the right couple to show off your hoodie design? This mockup of a cool young couple can be used for a myriad of purposes, including edgy hairdressing salon, tattoo parlor, laidback clothing line, and more.
Next up, we've got this video mockup of a woman wearing a hoodie. This is a great opportunity to see your own hoodie design in action. Go create a mockup online at Placeit!
Featuring a young woman standing behind a counter, this free T-shirt mockup template uses a real-life context to bring your designs to life and help people visualize themselves wearing your T-shirts. This is a simple and effective T-shirt mockup online.
If you've browsed our online mockup generator, I'm sure you've found an extensive variety of options for your mockup. We also have mockups for kids' clothes, like this girl wearing a hoodie. Check this cool video for your next mockup online.
Here's a cool sweatshirt template of a couple, one of whom is wearing a sweatshirt and facing the camera directly, which allows your design to be seen clearly. Another great feature of creating this mockup online is that you can change the background to whatever colour you want.
If you need a stylish jersey design mockup for volleyball, this is a great template to consider. The image in the template is shot against a black background, and you customize everything from the color of the shorts to each color in the ball. Our online mockup tool has plenty of customization options for you.
This simple, free T-shirt mockup template with its neutral background would be a great way to show off products or services targeting a male audience. Just upload your image, select the desired T-shirt color, and you’re done.
If you're interested in other cool mockups for sweatshirts, hats, tote bags, etc., check out these handy roundups of the best apparel mockups:
Creating an iPhone mockup is just as easy as we showed you with the T-shirt mockup online. Again, go to Placeit.net, and this time navigate to Mockups> iPhone Mockups.
If you're looking for some recommendations, here's our list of the best iPhone mockup templates available:
In our online mockup tool, click Upload Screenshot and select the image that you want to see on the screen of an iPhone.
Step 3
Give it a few seconds to upload, and then crop the image if necessary. When you're done, click Crop and see how the image is applied to all the templates in real time. All of this will happen automatically, and you just have to wait and let the magic happen.
Step 4
Scroll through all the mockups to see if you like one of them more than the others. When you find it, click it to open a bigger version.
Step 5
Here, again, you can edit the picture, but if you like how it looks, just scroll up and click the Download button to buy the mockup. And that's it! This online mockup generator is pretty easy to use.
10 More Terrific Free & Paid Templates You'll Love
Next up, let me share with you more awesome mockup templates from Placeit, our online mockup tool. In there, you can create mockups not only on clothes, but also on the everyday objects and gadgets we use. You can create a book mockup online too!
Now that you know how to create your own iPhone mockups, here's a free iPhone mockup you can use to advertise your new app. Shot from above and displayed against a beautiful multicolored surface, this is the perfect mockup to keep all eyes on your design.
This tote bag mockup is perfect for the minimalists out there. The design features a tote hanging on a nail against a duo-tone wall. The cotton bag mockup allows you to change the colour of the bag as well as both colours of the background.
If you want to know how to create a book mockup online, this is the template for you. A terrific paperback book mockup, this template features a stylish young woman reading a paperback on the steps of a building. This very realistic book cover mockup allows you to upload images for the front, spine, and back cover of your book. You can create a book mockup online easily.
You've just opened up a pizzeria, and you need a low-cost way of advertising your new venture. Showcasing some of the wonderful freshness of ingredients that go into the making of a pizza, this realistic pizza box packaging mockup is the perfect template for you.
An over-the-shoulder image of a woman using her iPad in an outdoor cafe, this mockup gives the viewer a big, bright, clear view of the screen, with enough blur in the background to keep their attention focused.
Keep your viewer’s eyes riveted to your design when you use this terrific free coffee mug mockup, which sits in the foreground of the photo and stands out quite clearly against a softly blurred background of a kitchen countertop.
There’s a reason flat-lays are so popular nowadays. They’re a perfect way to display the objects on any surface. What’s great about this particular flat-lay is that it's a perfect phone and computer mockup for showing off how a webpage would look on a computer screen and on a mobile device. A great laptop phone mockup combo for web designers, writers, or entrepreneurs.
What could be better than being able to display your product design labels in a number of styles and dimensions? This gift bag packaging mockup allows you to do just that, with gift bags that range from small to medium to very large.
Create a colourful and dynamic background to display your magazine spread mockup against with this multicolour print magazine mockup. First, upload your magazine pages, and then use the colour picker to experiment with colours that would best complement and show off your spread to the best advantage.
Why not show off your gorgeous poster design with this awesome poster mockup? The template features a young woman holding a giant poster in front of her and is shot against a beautiful blue background. The free mockup template would be suitable for a wide range of posters, from artistic designs to advertising posters.
If you're interested in other cool mockups for iPads, laptops, books, magazines, mugs and a whole host of templates, check out these handy roundups of the best mockups at Placeit:
Now you know how to create a mockup online easily and quickly. And if you're interested in more tutorials about mockups, you need to see this list of terrific tutorials below:
In the following steps, you will learn how to create a nautical vector logo in Adobe Illustrator.
What You Will Learn in This Nautical Logo Tutorial
How to design a logo
How to set up a simple grid
How to create your own pattern brush
How to create a series of concentric circles and easily bring them to the center of the artboard
How to apply and adjust text on a path
How to use opacity masks
How to speed up your work and how to simplify the number of shapes in your document using neat transform effects
Finally, you will learn some basic blending techniques and how to add an image for your background.
For more inspiration on how to adjust or improve your final text effect, you can find plenty of resources at GraphicRiver. Additionally, if you need some awesome fonts for your nautical logo, check this resource:
Firstly, if you want to know how to design a logo, you should know that designing a logo from scratch in Illustrator can seem a long process, but you'll love the result.
To begin your nautical logo, hit Control-N to create a New Document. Select Pixels from the Units drop-down menu, enter 850 in the Width and Height boxes, and then click that Advanced button. Select RGB for the Color Mode, set the Raster Effects to Screen (72 ppi), and then click Create Document.
Enable the Grid (View > Show Grid) and the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). You will need a grid every 5 px, so simply go to Edit > Preferences > Guides > Grid, and enter 5 in the Gridline every box and 1 in the Subdivisions box. Try not to get discouraged by all that grid—it will make your work easier, and keep in mind that you can easily enable or disable it using the Control-" keyboard shortcut.
You should also open the Info panel (Window > Info) for a live preview with the size and position of your shapes. Don't forget to set the unit of measurement to pixels from Edit > Preferences > Units. All these options will significantly increase your work speed.
2. How to Create the Background and Save a Pattern Brush
Step 1
Pick the Rectangle Tool (M) and focus on your toolbar. Remove the color from the Stroke and then select the Fill and set its color to R=43 G=59 B=84.
Move to your artboard and simply create an 860 px square. Make sure that it covers your entire artboard and then move to the Layers panel (Window > Layers). Expand the existing layer and simply Lock that shape to make sure that you don't accidentally select/move it. Your nautical design style is just starting.
Step 2
Follow this logo design instructions: return to your toolbar and replace the existing Fill color with white. Make sure that the Rectangle Tool (M) is still active and create a 15 x 10 px shape. Focus on the bottom side of this new rectangle and switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A). Select both anchor points and simply drag them 10 px to the right.
Make sure that this white shape stays selected and go to Effect > Stylize > Rounded Corners. Enter a 5 px radius and click OK. Open the Brushes panel (Window > Brushes) and click on New Brush. Check the Pattern Brush box and click OK to open the Pattern Brush Options window. Enter all the attributes shown in the following image and then click the OK button to create your own pattern brush.
3. How to Create Three Concentric Circles
Step 1
You're halfway through designing a logo. Pick the Ellipse Tool (L) and create a 320 px circle. Make sure that it stays selected and focus on the Appearance panel. Be sure that there's no color set for the Fill and then select the Stroke and apply your Pattern Brush from the Brushes panel.
Next, you need to center your circle. Open the Align panel (Window > Align) and select Align to Artboard. If you don't have access to the Align to menu, open the fly-out menu from your Align panel and go to Show Options. Now, make sure that your circle is still selected and then simply click the Horizontal Align Center and Vertical Align Center buttons. This will immediately move your circle to the center of the artboard.
Step 2
For your nautical logo, using the Ellipse Tool (L), create a 300 px circle and center it. Select this new shape and focus on the Appearance panel.
Make sure that there's no color set for the Fill and then select the Stroke. Set its color to white (R=255 G=255 B=255) and then click that Stroke piece of text to open the Stroke fly-out panel. Set the Weight to 5 px and check the Align Stroke to Inside button.
Step 3
Using the Ellipse Tool (L) for your sea logo, create a 280 px circle and center it. Select this new shape and focus on the Appearance panel.
Make sure that there's no color set for the Fill and then select the Stroke. Set its color to white (R=255 G=255 B=255), increase the Weight to 30 px and don't forget to check that Align Stroke to Inside button. This is starting to look like a nautical compass design.
4. How to Add Text and Mask Shapes
Step 1
Continuing with your sea logo, using the Ellipse Tool (L), create a 240 px circle, Fill it with a random color and center it. Make sure that this new shape stays selected, pick the Type on a Path Tool, and open the Character panel (Window > Type > Character).
Select the Rockwell Extra Bold font, and set the size to 15 px and the tracking to 500. Simply click on the edge of your selected circle and add your text. Set its color to black (R=0 G=0 B=0) and switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A). Use that center bracket to drag the text about as shown in the second image.
Step 2
Using the Ellipse Tool (L) for your logo design, create a 260 px circle, Fill it with a random color, and center it. Make sure that this new shape stays selected and reselect the Type on a Path Tool.
Return to the Character panel and increase the font size to 16 px. Again, click on the edge of your selected circle and add your piece of text. Make sure that the color is set to black (R=0 G=0 B=0) and switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A). Move that center bracket on the inside of your circle, which will also bring your text on the inside. Drag the text about as shown in the second image.
Step 3
Select both pieces of text and Group them (Control-G). Select this group along with that 280 px circle, open the Transparency panel (Window > Transparency), and click the Make Mask button. Uncheck that Clip box, and your nautical design will look like the third image.
Step 4
Using the Ellipse Tool (L) for your sea design, create a 210 px circle and center it. Select this new shape and focus on the Appearance panel.
Make sure that there's no color set for the Fill, and then select the Stroke. Set its color to white, increase the Weight to 5 px, and don't forget to check that Align Stroke to Inside button.
5. How to Create the Star
Step 1
Using the Rectangle Tool (M) in your sea logo, create an 80 px square, make it black, and center it. Make sure that this new shape stays selected and go to Object > Path > Add Anchor Points. Pick the Direct Selection Tool (A) and select the four anchor points highlighted in the first image. Switch to the Scale Tool (S) and simply drag the selected anchor points 25 px towards the inside, as shown in the second image.
Using the Rectangle Tool (M), create a 150 px square, make it white, and center it. Make sure that this new shape stays selected and go to Object > Path > Add Anchor Points. Pick the Direct Selection Tool (A) and select the four anchor points highlighted in the third image. Switch to the Scale Tool (S) and simply drag the selected anchor points 60 px towards the inside, as shown in the second image. Now, it's looking more like a nautical compass design.
Step 2
Select your white star and make a Copy in Front (Control-C > Control-F) in your sea design. Select this copy along with your black star, open the Pathfinder panel (Window > Pathfinder), and click the Minus Front button. Turn the resulting shapes into a compound path (Control-8) and set the Fill color to white.
Reselect that white star and simply hit Shift-X to quickly inverse the Fill and Stroke attributes. Select the stroke, increase the Weight to 5 px, and don't forget to check that Align Stroke to Inside button. Isn't this a nice nautical compass design?
Step 3
Pick the Pen Tool (P) in your logo design and create a simple triangle as shown in the following image. Make it white and go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Make sure that you check the bottom right reference point, set the Angle to 90 degrees, enter 3 in the Copies box, and then click that OK button.
Step 4
Focus on the top corner of your star shape and pick the Rectangle Tool (M). Create a 10 px square, make it white, and place it as shown in the first image.
Focus on the bottom side of this tiny shape and switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A). Select both anchor points and go to Object > Path > Average. Check the Both box and then click OK. This will simply turn your little square into a triangle.
Step 5
Make sure that your tiny triangle stays selected in your nautical logo and go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Drag the Move-Vertical slider to 190 px, check the Reflect Y box, and enter 1 in the Copies box. Click that OK button and go again to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Set the Angle to 90 degrees, enter 1 in the Copies box, and then click that OK button.
Step 6
Your nautical design style logo is looking great. Select all the shapes that make up your logo and Group them (Control-G).
6. How to Mask a Group of Shapes
Step 1
Pick the Rectangle Tool (M) in your sea design and create a 90 x 50 px shape. Make it black and place it exactly as shown in the first image. Focus on the right side of this new rectangle and pick the Direct Selection Tool (A). Select the top anchor point and drag it 10 px up, and then select the bottom anchor point and drag it 10 px down.
Make a Copy of this black shape, Flip it horizontally, and place it exactly as shown in the third image.
Step 2
Keep focusing on your two black shapes in your sea logo. Select the left one and go to Effect > Warp > Fish. Check the Horizontal box, drag the Bend slider to 5%, and click that OK button. Select the other black shape and go again to Effect > Warp > Fish. Check the Horizontal box, drag the Bend slider to -5%, and click that OK button. Once you're done, reselect both black shapes and Group them (Control-G).
Step 3
Select both your groups in your logo design and go to the Transparency panel. Click that Make Mask button and don't forget to Uncheck the Clip box.
7. How to Create the Ribbons
Step 1
Pick the Rectangle Tool (M) in your nautical design and create a 90 x 50 px shape. Make it white and place it as shown in the first image.
Focus on the right side of this new rectangle, pick the Add Anchor Point Tool (+), and simply add a new anchor point as shown in the first image. Switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A), select the new anchor point, and drag it 20 px to the left.
Make a Copy of this white shape, Flip it horizontally, and place it as shown in the third image.
Step 2
The nautical logo is almost finished now. Pick the Type Tool (T) and select the Pacifico font from the Character panel. Set the Size to 20 px and the tracking to 500, and then add the "19" piece of text. Make it black and place it as shown in the first image.
Select this new piece of text along with the white shape that lies behind it and Group them (Control-G). Make sure that this new group stays selected and go to Effect > Warp > Fish. Enter the attributes shown in the following image and then click that OK button.
Step 3
Keep focusing on the group made in the previous step for the nautical design style logo. Select the text and the shape inside this group, go to the Transparency panel, and click that Make Mask button. Don't forget to uncheck that Clip box, and things should look like in the second image.
Step 4
Reselect the Type Tool (T) in the sea logoand add the "38" piece of text. Make it black and place it as shown in the first image.
Select this new piece of text along with the white shape that lies behind it, and Group them (Control-G). Make sure that this new group stays selected, and go to Effect > Warp > Fish. Enter the attributes shown in the following image, and then click that OK button.
Step 5
Keep focusing on the group made in the previous step. Select the text and the shape inside this group, go to the Transparency panel, and click that Make Mask button. Don't forget to uncheck that Clip box, and things should look like in the second image.
8. How to Add an Image for Your Background
Step 1
I promise, these are the last steps for your nautical design project. Remember, designing a logo from scratch is a long, satisfactory process. Return to the Layers panel and unlock that blue square. Select it and focus on the Appearance panel (Window > Appearance). Select the Fill, lower its Opacity to 50%, and change the Blending Mode to Color.
Step 2
Download this free image and drag it inside your document. Resize it, send it to the back using the Shift-Control-[ keyboard shortcut, and place it roughly as shown in the following image.
Step 3
Reselect your blue square, focus on the Appearance panel, and add a second fill using the Add New Fill button. Select this new Fill, set the color to R=39 G=170 B=225, lower its Opacity to 50%, and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light.
Congratulations! You're Done!
Here is how your fantastic nautical logo should look. I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial on how to design a logo and can apply these techniques in your future projects. Check out this tutorial from Yulia Sokolova if you're interested in learning more techniques that can be used to create vector logos: Create a Retro Logotype on a Blurred Background in Adobe Illustrator.
Feel free to adjust the final sea design and make it your own. You can find some great sources of inspiration at GraphicRiver, with interesting solutions to improve your design.
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I hope you liked this tutorial on how to design a logo with a nautical style. Lastly, I'd like to share with you even more useful resources for your next nautical design. Learn about nautical design style, nautical tattoos, sea designs, and more!
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Well, check out this list of over 30 free tattoo fonts as well as a selection of premium tattoo fonts from Envato Elements.
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Cash-strapped designers will appreciate the list of free tattoo fonts we've created for this article, but bear in mind that free fonts do have their limitations. For example, they can often be limited to personal rather than commercial use and can impose onerous attribution commitments.
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How awesome is the Avestrava tattoo font? With its Gothic influence, this vintage blackletter is an excellent way to add an interesting twist to your tattoo design. The font offers uppercase, lowercase, alternate characters, ligatures, and multilingual support.
And speaking of blackletter influence, check out this wonderful cursive tattoo font. The font includes upper and lowercase characters, ligatures, swashes, and multilingual support. It also offers types from outline to rough that you can layer to create your own unique look.
Looking for a modern tattoo script font? How about Risthi Script, a handwritten stylish calligraphy font with a dancing baseline and elegant touch. The font includes standard glyphs, ligatures, stylistic alternates, and multiple language support.
Another cool blackletter font that's great for creating distinct tattoo text, Lordish provides you with a complete selection of upper- and lower-case characters and punctuation, as well as several foreign language characters and accents. Have fun creating your own Gothic influenced tattoo text.
Create a one-of-a-kind tattoo when you use the Dayles font. This beautiful script not only offers the usual collection of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation, but includes ligatures, beautiful swashes, and alternative fonts and more, so you can mix and match to design your own unique script.
If you're on the lookout for tattoo fonts with a difference, this one is for you. Ornacle uses a clever, futuristic design that makes it a totally original stand-out font. If you're also looking for a great tattoo number font, this is one to check out.
Chicano is a swirly whirly tattoo font for those who like loads of flourish and movement in their tattoo text. The font includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and a large range of punctuation and ligatures, as well as beautiful swashes and alternative font styles.
Typewriter font tattoos are definitely on trend at the moment. Don't be left out or left behind. Grab this fun and classic font which comes in three styles—original, ink-made stamp marks and a funky, irregular baseline—and design a text you'll love.
Keeping with the awesome typewriter font tattoo, we've got another one for you. Also inspired by the cool, mechanical look of classic typewriter lettering, this font features upper and lowercase characters, numbers, punctuation, and over 180 unique glyphs. Everything you need to have some fun.
This cool tattoo ink font is a design inspired by elegant vintage handwriting. With a complete collection of upper and lowercase characters, numbers, punctuation, multilingual characters, swashes, ligatures, and flourishes, this is an excellent font for creating your own unique look that's completely modern, but with a nod to the past.
Blondia is an awesome modern monoline script font that references hand-drawn letterforms. This is not a usual choice for tattoos, and that's exactly what makes it so perfect for creating your simple but stunning tattoo designs.
Your tattoos should be as memorable as you, and that's why we recommend Tribal, a superb tattoo font that's bound to turn heads. This stylish font includes upper and lowercase characters, numbers, punctuation, and plenty of swashes and alternates to create a unique and incredible design.
Sadis is a wild and exciting tattoo lettering font that the bold and daring will appreciate. This Gothic font features a complete set of upper and lowercase characters, numbers, punctuation, and loads of flourishes, swashes, and ligatures that you can have fun with.
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Okay, so now that you know where you can find the best tattoo fonts when you have a bit of a budget, let's take a look at some of the options you have for the best tattoo fonts when you have no budget at all.
We start our list with the stylish Gorni font. Elegant, and with tons of glyphs to personalise your text, this is one of the coolest free tattoo fonts on our list.
Looking for a free tattoo font with a feminine touch? Check out Shella, which comes in three different font styles for you to mix and match and have fun with.
What if you need a free tattoo font with cursive elegance? How about Milkshake. Each character comes with up to eight alternates, so you can personalise your text to suit your needs.
This beautiful cursive tattoo font is a wonderful choice for adding a distinctive flair to your tattoo text. Download it for free, and have fun creating your own text.
This bold vintage script font is an excellent choice for those looking for a free tattoo font that combines simplicity with elegance. It's free for both personal and commercial use.
Here's another terrific vintage font with a different approach. Remachine Script uses soft, curvy lines and bold sweeps to draw attention to your text.
Now for a free tattoo font with a bit of a difference. Potra is a futuristic display font that contains uppercase characters, numerals, and symbols. Perfect for those looking for a font with a difference.
This beautiful hand lettering calligraphy font is another great tattoo ink font. The script offers a nice contrast with its thick curved strokes and thin ones.
How about Spring Vibes April for your next tattoo font? The font is a stretched, versatile display font that looks great on both larger and smaller text.
Picture your next tattoo text using this cool tattoo lettering font. The beautiful hand-drawn brush script attempts to capture the wild abandon of a great outdoor adventure.
Looking for a super fancy tattoo ink font? Then check out Olivia, with its lovely swashes and ligatures that you can use to create your own unique tattoo text.
Bigilla is a gorgeous display font that's perfect when you're putting together a library of different fonts for tattoos. The font features two font weights—regular and bold—and includes a wide selection of ligatures and alternates.
Here's a cursive tattoo font alphabet that'll leave its mark. Barcelony is an elegant signature script that's great for names or for when you need to tattoo a quote in handwriting style.
Signature scripts are a great way to personalise your tattoo text, so if you're looking for a great tattoo lettering font alternative to Barcelony above, Brittany Signature is it.
Looking to bring a touch of vintage to your tattoo text? Then check out Fadli Script, with its wonderful curves, flowing lines, and small flourishes in every letter.
When you need a tattoo ink font which captures the natural imperfections of everyday writing, check out Kingsland. It's a gorgeous hand-drawn font that beautifully embodies the quirks and inconsistency of handwriting.
Different fonts for tattoos offer different advantages, and Beautify is one of those fonts that should be used sparingly to give its unique style the space to show off.
Looking for a free tattoo font that will work well for small text? How about Maria, a tattoo script font that has just enough flair to make your tattoo special without compromising legibility.
Need a free tattoo font that makes a statement? Look no further. This is a lovely font that's perfect when you want to create a tattoo with a personal signature.
And speaking of personal signatures, this is one of our coolest and best tattoo fonts. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but with its strong geometric shape, this free tattoo font is perfect for those who dare to be different.
Here's some more hand-lettered script bliss for tattoo aficionados. Mightype Script is a wonderfully warm and stylish cursive tattoo font that you can use to create the text that matters to you.
This quirky handwriting font script offers over 100 ligatures and a full set of lowercase alternates for you to have fun creating your own unique tattooed text.
Hasella is a hand-lettered font that includes both upper and lowercase characters as well as ligatures to bring a truly handwritten look and feel to your next tattoo.
This hand-lettered font offers a full set of upper and lowercase alternates, which means that you can create tattoo text that is highly personalised and striking.
Last up is this beautiful calligraphy font that is free to use when you create your one-of-a-kind tattoo.
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Double exposure photography is the hottest trend in photo editing today. And this great tool takes out all the work you have to do by merging two of your favorite photos together. Create a professional grade double exposure in only a matter of seconds!
You can get fantastic artistic results using Photoshop actions. This pencil sketch action creates an outstanding and believable effect. Enjoy extra beautiful details like traditional hatching and crosshatching marks as well as a realistic paper texture.
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Dissolve into a fierce sandstorm with this amazing Photoshop action. After brushing onto the areas of your photo that you'd like to transform, simply hit the play button and watch your action create magic! Available now with five different effect directions.
This glow in the dark effect is nothing like those ceiling stars we all grew up with. Easily apply this effect to your photos for professional, non-destructive editing. Bonus light leaks action included!
Generate bolts of powerful lightning with this epic Tesla Photoshop action. Get realistic lighting effects with just a few clicks. This professional action comes with a well-structured file with organized layers and additional perks! Change the colors with added filters.
Do you enjoy intense pyro effects? Create wicked fire animations the responsible way with this cool Photoshop action. This high-quality action might just be the game-changer for you. Add it to your timelines for a boost in engagement! Check it out!
Combining two cool effects in one, this Photoshop preset applies a quick anaglyph glitch effect to your photos. With an extremely easy-to-use template, you even have the option of watching an online video tutorial to understand how it works.
Style your portraits just like the beauty magazines! This next Photoshop action is perfect for beginners to retouching. It allows you to apply various cosmetic effects for a more polished and well-rounded look. Enjoy Hollywood smiles and makeup effects!
Wouldn't you love to create a masterful work of art? Try it yourself with this simplified Photoshop action. This incredible add-on creates stunning works of art based on traditional Impressionist techniques. Get realistic splatters and effects in just minutes!
How do you create portraits with words? Just use a Photoshop action! This action is fun and easy to use. Just download and install the action, then fill your subject in with color and press play. Enjoy an in-depth video tutorial as an extra bonus!
Create a high-energy effect that breaks your photo apart with this dispersion action. Simply brush over the area where you'd like to create the effect, and then play the action. It's as simple as that! Experiment with different dispersion directions for more insane effects!
Make gorgeous pop art photos just like the greats! This Photoshop action generates instant pop art effects with over 20 high-quality filters to choose from. Enjoy realistic results with incredible texture and more. Try it out on your favorite photos!
Create beautiful two-tone faded photos with this action pack. Perfect for adding drama to your Instagram photos or album covers, this pack comes with 20 high-quality Photoshop actions with an easy readme.txt file for additional support.
Walk into a fantastical world of charm and mysticism with this scarlet preset. This advanced color-process action is perfect for creating a fantasy tone to your images, and its warm palette adds a gorgeous allure to your natural light portraits.
Not everyone can live where it's winter. Now you can create that magical wintry look with this fun Photoshop action. This snow action lets you create realistic snowflakes with wintertime filters and more. Get ten color effects along with five fog brushes.
Every pet owner adores their furry friends! Now you can make your pet photos stand out with this collection of Photoshop actions. Made especially for pet lovers like you, this download includes 25 awesome filters with cinematic lighting conditions and more.
Break any object into a million pieces with this outstanding add-on! This Photoshop action creates realistic fragmented results for powerful images every time! It works best with versions CS3 and above and includes additional options for more colors.
Create that popular cinematic look you love with this set of 18 incredible Photoshop actions. Adjust the tones, saturation, and contrast of your images to create that dramatic and intense look, all while leaving your photos in their original condition.
Achieve that beautiful matte and faded look to your photos with this set of 17 Photoshop actions. With a variety of subdued and faded effects, you'll give your images that beautiful dreamy quality with a click of a button.
Turn your images black and white with this professional pack of 31 black and white effect Photoshop actions. Perfect for photographers and graphic designers, it lets you give your images that high-quality look with actions created with precisely calibrated adjustments.
Have you ever thought about becoming a watercolor artist? Create fabulous works of art in less time with this watercolor Photoshop action. This action was made especially for designers and photographers and works great on action shots like the one below. Check it out!
Quickly create the look of a vintage letterpress with this ink press Photoshop action. Choose from 3 different actions and 20 different patterns, all in one incredible set. Bonus monotone action also included!
Add rain, snow, or sunshine conditions to your landscape work! This creative Photoshop action is smart and simple to use. It includes 21 color actions along with different ones for weather conditions! Get that wintry style you need for powerful results!
Are your feeds looking a little dull? Spice up your timelines with this colorful Photoshop action. Make exciting double exposure effects that are trendy and unique! Check out this download jam-packed with unlimited effects and a video tutorial.
Want to create the stunning look of watercolor without the years of art school? Check out this amazing Photoshop action that lets you create this look by brushing onto any areas of your photo before simply pressing play.
Add realistic rain to your photos with this Photoshop action. Included are actions to simulate drops of rain, splashing, and dripping water on your subject. Try out this action to add intense drama to your photos and watch the video tutorial for more help.
Do you have a need for speed? Get lightning fast results inspired by action photography. This speed action generates fantastic motion blurs that are artistic and non-destructive. Works best with images between 1,000 and 5,000 pixels in size.
This next pack of animations was handcrafted to highlight your landscape photography. Made with 20 different actions, this set adds creative filters and high-quality adjustments to your work. Get detailed instructions in the included PDF file.
Transform your selfies into gorgeous one-of-a-kind portraits with this next action. This Photoshop action produces high-quality results perfect for web and print media. Wow your audience with silky paint strokes similar to traditional oils. Check it out!
Step into the wild! This imaginative Photoshop action is great for bloggers and social media gurus. It'll make your selfies look fantastic and includes a collection of ten professional actions made for nature and travel photographers. Get that style you're looking for with this action.
Who doesn't love chocolate? Create a stunning faded chocolate look with this set of eight Photoshop actions that transform your images with an intense darkness and lovely vintage-washed effect.
Need to perfect your portraits fast? Try a beautiful skin retouching action like this one. This action creates remarkable results that are super easy to customize. Build your client base with this professional action made with limitless looks and more.
Bring the free spirit out in your photography with this set of expressive actions. Included with this package you'll find four professional portrait Photoshop actions that add that cinematic and expressive look to enhance your photos.
Make effortlessly attractive cityscape and landscape photography with this next action. Designed for a moody and atmospheric result, this Photoshop action adds more tone to your photos for an intense look. Works best for travel and lifestyle photography.
Creating an HDR image usually requires merging multiple shots at different exposures, but with this set of Photoshop actions you can make your images pop by retrieving highlights and shadows easily. Choose from 18 different actions to create that incredible HDR look.
If you love everything vintage then you'll want to try out these analog and retro Photoshop actions. Achieve that vintage look with this set of ten different actions to adjust the contrast and saturation to more faded and subdued tones.
Bring out the beauty of your landscape photos with this vibrant Photoshop action. Use this set of ten time-saving actions to transform the clarity and saturation of your images.
Save yourself hours of work drawing blueprints by hand! This next sweet Photoshop action delivers realistic blueprint sketches for architecture and cityscape photography. This action works best with high-resolution photography 1,500 pixels wide and above.
Channel the artistic flair of your favorite artists with this digital art Photoshop action. This multi-functional action allows you to transform your photos into digital art with ten highly detailed color presets to choose from.
You don't have to be a professional photographer or have expensive equipment to create exciting light trail effects! Check out this sparkler Photoshop action for a quick alternative to this creative experience. Simply paint onto the area where you'd like the effect, and then press play!
Perfect for outdoor and studio portrait photography, this set of eight Photoshop actions gives your photos a subtle natural toning with saturated colors. Create that film-like look you love for your portrait and fashion photography.
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Remember the movie Sin City? You can create that same iconic look with this selective color Photoshop action. It'll convert your image to black and white photography and give you the freedom to select the colors you prefer. Try it out on portraits and more!
Add a few geometric shapes to your portraits for a fun, modern look! Featuring one of the biggest trends in design today, this Cognition action creates futuristic effects in no time! Save days of work! Create awesome looking ads, banners, and posters for your social media and more.
There is incredible beauty in digital errors. And you can add a vintage glitch effect to your photos with this awesome action set! This download includes 14 Photoshop actions with unique glitch effects. Enjoy realistic, distorted details you can customize fast.
Feel and look like royalty on your special day! This next set of Photoshop actions was designed especially for weddings. Create that professionally polished look with one-click actions designed for web and print media. Add it to your arsenal today!
Add the look of a natural vintage and film effect to your photography with this set of Photoshop actions. Choose from 20 state-of-the-art light leaks to add beautiful moments of color and light to all your photography.
Unlock the beauty of gorgeous Aurora Lights with this amazing action. Inspired by the natural phenomenon that lights the night sky, these actions create realistic effects non-destructively. Get access to 16 Photoshop actions that are easy to apply.
If you're looking for a way to add subtle tonal adjustments to your photography then check out this series of 20 beautiful Photoshop actions. Create stunning imagery with high-quality, crisp details to get you started with your journey in photo editing.
Make a dramatic transformation! Turn your photos into amazing oil paintings with this next Photoshop action. Designed to recreate realistic, traditional paint strokes, this action is highly detailed and impressive. Also included is a helpful video lesson.
Continuing our look at vintage Photoshop actions, add a subtle retro look to your photos with this FilterGrade retro series. With 20 tested professional actions to choose from, you'll walk away with pristine photography that showcases advanced vintage photo effects.
Add an explosion of color with this creative dust Photoshop action. Simply fill in the subject with a solid color and press play to create this colorful effect. Video tutorial included.
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Abstract your photography with a stylish dot grid. This Photoshop action pack includes various dot sizes to control the impact of this effect. Try it out on portraits for a unique look, or use it on city photography for a cool, modern vibe. Download it today!
This set of Photoshop actions is perfect for the designer hipster looking for that natural tone and cinematic look. Choose from five different actions to enhance your portrait, landscape, or editorial photography.
Create an instant twilight effect in just one click! Featuring multiple variations to control the twilight intensity, this action is super simple and easy to use. Simply open your night-time photo in Photoshop and play the action. Give it a shot!
Live out your dreams with visually captivating travel photography. This next set of Photoshop actions is inspired by the city of Lisbon, Portugal. They're one-click actions that give you moody and dramatic lighting effects we know you'll love. Check out the previews!
Transform your portraits with a super cool newspaper art effect with this creative Photoshop action. Save hours of work creating this look from scratch, and impress your followers and friends with this creatively abstract effect.
Step out of a time capsule with exceptional, vintage-inspired photography. This Photoshop action set features ten high-quality actions that create vintage camera effects in seconds. Enjoy a unique take on your work inspired by classic formats like instant film and more.
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Show everyone how much you sparkle with this shimmering Photoshop action. Simply brush onto the areas of your photo where you'd like to apply the effect, and then hit play. Includes a link to a video tutorial for additional support.
Perfect that silky digital painting look with this nifty Photoshop action. This action works best with Photoshop versions CS3 and above. Just add six easy painting effects, all with one click of a button. Great for portraits and macro photography.
Pump up the action with a powerful wall of lights! Great for musicians, athletes, and performers, this action places a vibrant wall of lights behind your subject. Adjust the light intensity and more for a custom glamorous effect.
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Do you love indie photography? Get that wonderful vintage look that's perfect for all your memories. This toy camera Photoshop action includes 16 effects with lens flares and distortion. A quick guide and cheat sheet are also included for more creative advice.
Blend wildlife photograph and landscapes together for a stunning effect! This double exposure action is creative and simple. It helps you easily blend two photos together for a bold new look! Add that creative spin to your timeline with this action.
With this Photoshop action, paint like a real traditional artist in only a few short clicks. Try this look out on all your photography, from portraits to landscape shots and more!
Convert your images straight to vector with an easy to use Photoshop action. Tracer Plus turns your rasterized images into editable vector files with just one click! With 10 variations included, this action is definitely one you'll want to have. Show us your results!
Bring in the New Year with an exciting fireworks animation using this fun Photoshop action. Developed with care, this action creates glorious firework animations on portraits or landscape photography. It also includes a video tutorial to help get you started.
Give your photos a faux x-ray vision effect with this insane Photoshop action. Included in this first and only high-quality action are two different versions to choose from with bonus sharpening and noise actions.
Dive into this set of three remarkable Photoshop actions that turn your color photos into gorgeous black and white images. This elegant pack gives your images that retro/vintage feel and also works in Photoshop Elements.
Photoshop actions help you create professional-looking HDR effects in much less time! Check out this premium action, for example. Featuring 18 incredible HDR effects, this action allows you to use both JPEG and RAW files. Download it now to try it out!
This is the second version of the original Burn Photoshop Action. In this version, add intensely realistic flames, smoke, and glowing particles for that dramatic flair. Simply draw on the area where you'd like to apply the effect and press play to be blown away.
Need a one-stop shop for all your vintage typography? Look no further! Here, we've got another great text effect action with 33 typography styles. These versatile styles range from outlined text to authentic aging and more. Add it to your collection today!
Create an artistic composition with ink and blood with this beautiful Photoshop action. It's perfect for portraits, photo manipulations, and more, and you can save hours of work with this incredible time-saving action.
Create magical works of art with this Photoshop action. Transform your photos into modern art with this explosive graphic style of dots and brush strokes. Available with ten color presets and fully editable graphic elements.
Sharpen your photos with that professional edge! This next Photoshop action helps bring your work to the next level. Create attractive HDR effects completely non-destructively. Get professional results each time with this action. Check it out!
Most Photoshop actions work by just downloading and installing them, then pressing play. And this next action is just that simple! Enjoy wonderful colors inspired by fabulous duotone trends. This one is perfect for any creative.
Infrared photography creates some of the most beautiful landscape imagery you could ever imagine. And now you can apply that same infrared look to your work with this cherry fields action set. Get one simple action with bonus sharpening and noise settings.
This extremely easy-to-use and gorgeous Photoshop action applies fire and ashes to your images in a matter of seconds. Add an awesome volcano effect to your photos with highly detailed fire, lighting, and ash elements.
Generate amazing food typography with this salt and sugar Photoshop action. This action is a great way to spice up your titles for web and print work. Add it to your ad campaigns and enjoy print-ready results!
Splash around with this fun water Photoshop action. Included in this action are water splashes, dots, and so much more to bring your graphics to life with this ultra-realistic effect.
Enjoy glamorous, quality photos with this impressive set of noir actions. Inspired by vintage-styled photography, this pack of actions includes 12 styles to add that cinematic look to your work. Great for both Macs and PCs.
Have you seen all the epic ribbon effects on social media lately? You can make that same surreal effect with this Escher Ribbon Photoshop action. Designed with professional, high-quality effects, this action is designed to work on any image or resolution. Check it out!
Conclusion
This list is jam-packed with Photoshop actions for the avid designer familiar with Adobe Photoshop. But with hundreds of Photoshop actions at your fingertips, chances are we've missed a few to add to your personal collection.
Be sure to browse Envato Elements for more creative project resources and let us know your favorites in the comments below!
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This quick tip tutorial will teach you how to create a sticker peeling effect mockup, using simple steps to transform texts into a realistic sticker effect using Adobe Photoshop. The effect uses Smart Objects, Transform, Layer Styles, and Blending Options.
Let's begin!
What You Will Learn in This Peeling Sticker Text Effect Tutorial
how to transform text into a mockup
how to apply texture and create a sticker fold effect
how to add highlight and create a glossy sticker effect
how to apply realistic shadows
Tutorial Assets
To complete the tutorial, you will need to download any stock image of a cardboard texture from Envato Elements:
Launch Photoshop, press Command-Nto create a New Document, and apply the following settings:
Name the file 'Text_Sticker_Peeling_Effect'
Width: 21 cm
Height: 14 cm
Resolution: 300 dpi
Color Mode: RGB color
Step 2
Open the Layers panel (Window > Layers).
Then, Open (File > Open) the chosen cardboard texture that you want to use as a backdrop. Select the cardboard texture layer, which is usually the 'Background' layer in the Layers panel.
Drag and drop the 'Background' layer onto the 'Text_Sticker_Peeling_Effect'artboard file. Position it onto the artboard to fit correctly
2. How to Transform Text Into a Sticker Text Mockup
Step 1
We are going to kick off the sticker by first creating a Photoshop peeling sticker text mockup.
Select the Horizontal Type Tool (T) from the Tools menu.
Type in our sticker text, 'BANANA', or the text of your choice.
Step 2
Next, to create a sticker text effect, we will need to add a Stroke to the border of the text sticker, which is common in sticker designs.
To give the text a Stroke,click the menu on the right of the Layers panel, and select Blending Options...
Choose Layer > Layer Style >Stroke, and set the Stroke to the following:
Size: 62 px
Position: Outside
Fill Type: Color
Color Fill: #ff512 Yellow
Step 3
Rename 'Layer 1' to ' BANANA'.
Next, we shall convert our text to a Smart Object.
Right-click on the 'BANANA' layer and select Convert to Smart Object.
Step 4
Now, let's slightly rotate the text sticker, so it looks a bit displaced and not so rigid.
Transform (Command-T) and Rotate the artwork bounding box by about -4º (counter clockwise).
3. How to Apply a Texture & Create a Peeling Effect
Step 1
Now that out text is set, let's learn how to make a peeling sticker effect.
First, let's apply some texture effects to the text sticker.
Head over to Blending Options... from the Layers menu. Give the 'BANANA' layer a Pattern Overlay effect with the following specs:
Blend Mode: Multiply
Opacity: 42%
Pattern: Kraft Waffle
Scale: 75%
Check Link With Layer
OK
Step 2
Right-click on the 'BANANA' layer in the Layers panel, and select Rasterize Layer Style.
The next thing we want to do is learn how to create a peeling sticker effect in Photoshop. Grab the Polygonal Lasso Tool (L) from the Tools menu and highlight a triangular section on the bottom right of the text sticker.
We will cut the selection and flip it, to create a fold. Right-click on the selection and select Layer via Cut.
Step 3
Once the selection is cut, a new layer with the selection will be created in the Layers panel.
Select the new layer, 'Layer 1', and rename it 'FOLD'.
Then Transform (Command-T).
Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal, to flip the selection 180°.
Grab the bounding box and rotate the selection around so it appears as if it is folded over.
Step 4
Now, right-clickon the 'FOLD' layer, and select Blending Options...
Give the layer a Color Overlay, so it will look like a plain backfold.
Blend Mode: Normal
Fill: White
Opacity: 100%
OK
So now we've got a very basic Photoshop peeling sticker effect. Let's make it look more realistic.
4. How to Apply Highlights and a Glossy Effect to the Text Sticker
Step 1
We need to apply some effects to the text sticker, so that we can make a realistic peeling sticker effect.
First, we are going to give the 'FOLD' a Satin Effect layer style.
Right-click on the 'FOLD' layer, and select Blending Options...
Check Satin from the Layer Style panel.
Apply the following Satin settings:
Blend Mode: Multiply
Fill: Black
Opacity: 50%
Angle: 47°
Distance: 117 px
Size: 142 px
Contour: Linear
OK
Step 2
Next, we will add a shine effect to the sticker so it appears glossy.
Right-click on the 'BANANA' layer, and select Blending Options...
Check Gradient Overlay from the Layer Style panel. Apply the following Gradient Overlay settings:
Blend Mode: Screen
Opacity: 40%
Gradient: Linear (As Shown in Image: black-grey-black-black-white-black)
Angle: 120°
Distance: 117 px
Scale: 67%
Step 3
Now, check the Pattern Overlay style and apply the following specs:
Blend Mode: Multiply
Opacity: 20%
Pattern: Kraft Waffle
Scale: 49%
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5. How to Apply Realistic Shadows to the Sticker Text Effect
Moving on, let's add some realistic shadowing to the text sticker to give it a lift effect.
While still on the Layer Style panel, select Drop Shadow, and apply the following specs:
Blend Mode: Multiply
Fill: Black
Angle: 90°
Distance: 3px
Spread: 27%
Size: 9 px
Contour: Linear
OK
Select the 'FOLD' layer from the Layers panel, and right-click to select the Blending Options...
Select Drop Shadow, and apply:
Blend Mode: Multiply
Opacity: 31%
Fill: Black
Angle: 90°
Distance: 8 px
Spread: 0%
Size: 24px
Contour: Linear
OK
6. How to Create a Realistic Sticker Peeling Effect
Step 1
For the final bits, we will manually add shadow effects to the sticker and sticker fold, using a soft brush from the Brushes panel (Window > Brushes)
Grab the Magic Wand Tool (W), and click it on the artboard of the 'FOLD' layer. Select > Inverse to select within the triangular fold.
On the Layers panel, Create New Layer, above the 'FOLD' layer, and rename it 'Fold Shade'.
Apply a Multiply Blend Mode from the Layers panel.
Step 2
Open the Brushes panel: Window > Brushes.
Grab the Brush Tool (B), and select a Soft Round brush of about 80 px, usually found in theDefaultbrushes set.
Select a grey color Fill of #8d8d8d and lightly brush around the edges of the fold to darken the edges.
Step 3
Now let's add a shadow under the sticker fold.
From the Layers panel, and under the 'FOLD' layer, Create New Layer. Name the new layer 'Inner Drop Shadow'.
Set the layer Blend Mode to Multiply.
Step 4
Select > Inverse to select around the triangular fold.
Select an 80 pxSoft Brush from the Brushes panel.
Select a color Fill of #c7c5c1 , and apply a shadow under the fold, as shown.
Step 5
For the final step, head over to the Layers panel.
Create New Layer under the 'BANANA' layer, and name it 'Cardboard Shading'. Set the layer Blending Mode to Multiply.
From the Brushes panel, select a 100 pxSoft Brush, with a color Fill of #e4d1c1. Apply a shadow along the bottom of the text sticker, so it looks as if it's slightly lifted.
Now, That's an A-Peeling Sticker Effect!
I hope you enjoyed this quick mockup tutorial on how to create a peeling sticker effect using Adobe Photoshop.
We learned the simple steps of designing the sticker text and transforming it to make a glossy and realistic sticker peeling effect.
Please feel free to leave comments, suggestions, and SHARE your text stickers below.
Enjoy!
Now that you have learned how to make a sticker peeling in Photoshop, why not try out some more Photoshop text effect tutorials? Check these awesome tutorials:
Learn the essential terms in the world of typography. In this article, we'll clarify a few misused terms, touch on figures and symbols, and explain some indispensable typesetting terminology.
In the world of typography and design, there are innumerable terms that are necessary for beginner designers to know. A few of these terms are widely confused and misused. In this Ultimate Guide to Basic Typography, I’ve gathered some essential terms you need to know. I'll go through some of the basic misunderstood terms, like the difference between typeface and font. I'll also touch on the different font file types, explain the different type of figures and symbols, and explain some essential typesetting details.
One of the most common mistakes when talking about type is mixing up the terms "typeface" and "font". The distinction between these terms can be slightly confusing, so let’s talk about their different meanings.
A typeface is a group of characters that share a common DNA. For example, Alegreya Sans is a different typeface from Rockwell Std.
A font is a particular set of glyphs within a typeface. For instance, 12 pt Franklin Gothic URW Light is a different font from 14 pt Franklin Gothic URW Light. You’d use the same definition if you are talking about different weights—12 pt Franklin Gothic URW Light is different from 18 pt Franklin Gothic URW Book.
For many centuries, text was set individually by hand, and each letter would be a small piece of cast metal. Each letter was stored in a wooden type drawer that was organized in small compartments. A specific type drawer would have a full alphabet and other glyphs at the same size. Therefore, the term “font” had a very specific meaning, distinct from the word “typeface.”
Nowadays, these two words are often used interchangeably, but it's always good to know the distinctions between the two. A great analogy is the one of albums and songs. Typefaces are the different albums, and fonts are the songs in the album.
Font Styles
When type was first invented, all fonts were designed as roman. It wasn't until the early 16th century that italic fonts were introduced. Originating in Italy, italics were a separate group in the type classification, similar to serifs and sans serifs. By the early 18th century, foundries started pairing roman and italic designs. Italics are used to emphasize important points in a text block.
Italics or true italics are angled typefaces that are strongly influenced by calligraphy. Their slanted anatomy mimics the organic movement of cursive letters. Italics that are specifically designed for their matching roman fonts are similar in shape, with the exception of a few characters. Lowercase characters like the a, f and g tend to change in form considerably when designed as italics.
Oblique fonts are less calligraphic in style compared to italics. None of the glyphs in oblique fonts go through a cursive transformation. Some glyphs can be slightly slanted, while others go through rigorous corrections to maintain the same style as their roman counterparts. When included in a block of text, oblique fonts don’t contrast enough with their roman counterparts.
Font Weights
Morris Fuller Benton was a proponent of the creation of large type families between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The idea was that the characters within the family would share a common DNA, with slight distinctions.
The most common font weights you can find in a typeface are Regular and Bold. Some typefaces like Neue Haas Unica include extensive weights. This typeface includes multiple weights like ultra light, thin, light, regular, medium, bold, heavy, black, and extra black. The advantage of having such a wide range of weights in a single font is the ability to create a hierarchy in a page layout.
Font File Types
Let’s be real: when you download and install a font, you are left wondering if you've used the right file. We’ve all been there and questioned what the real difference is between the files. So let’s talk font file types:
PostScript (.pfb, .pfm, .lwfn, .ffil) files were developed by Adobe in the mid 1980s. A computer would need two separate files: one for on-screen display and a second one for printing. The PostScript file is not cross-platform—different files were needed for Mac and Windows computers. This became an issue when handling files on different operating systems. The file could hold a maximum of 220 glyphs.
TrueType Font (.ttf) files weredeveloped by both Apple and Microsoft in the early 1990s. This type of file renders the outlines of each character through a hinting process to achieve a high level of legibility on low-res devices. Incorporating hinting into the font became time-consuming, and not all fonts take advantage of the technology. A single file contains on-screen and printing data and up to 65,000 glyphs.
OpenType Font (.otf) files weredeveloped by Adobe and Microsoft in the late 1990s. These fonts support Unicode, meaning that one OpenType file can contain more than 65,000 glyphs. Previously, typefaces with multiple languages would have had a separate file—OpenType fonts can house them all in a single file, including swashes, numeral styles, pictograms, and more. This type of file is cross-platform: the same file can be used for Mac and Windows computers.
Figures, Signs, and Symbols
Old Style, Lining, Proportional, and Tabular Figures
You might have noticed that some numbers are differently set from typeface to typeface. Each number style has a specific use that can make designing easier. Lining and old style figures have different baseline alignments. Tabular and proportional figures have different widths, and if they are used on multiple lines, the numbers might not align. Let’s take a look at the different figure styles and when should you use them:
Lining Figures are usually the default figures you’d find in a typeface. The numbers sit on the same baseline as the rest of the characters. These figures look great next to capital letters because the height tends to be similar if not the same.
Old Style Figures or non-lining are numbers that extend above and below the baseline—similar to ascenders and descenders in letters. This style looks great if you are using it in a paragraph of text. Visually, the varying height blends in nicely with uppercase and lowercase letters.
Tabular Figures have a set width, similar to monospaced fonts. This figure style is perfect if you are planning on typesetting tables, charts, or numbered lists as they’ll align vertically without the need to kern. Avoid using this style for blocks of text as the even width will be seen as poorly kerned figures.
Proportional Figures are the opposite of tabular—these numbers have different widths depending on their shape. Therefore, the numbers don’t align vertically. Use this style of figures in body text as they blend in organically for readers.
Superscript and Subscript
Superscript and subscript figures are smaller versions of full-size numerals. They're commonly used in footnotes and endnotes, cents in pricing, diagonal fractions, and chemical notations. These figures aren’t always included in a typeface, but software like InDesign has the option to create a fake figure. Properly designed figures have been drawn to have a harmonious visual relation in terms of weight and proportions.
Superscripts or superior figures can be cap-aligned (mainly used for standard numerators) or go slightly above (for mathematical formulas). Some typefaces will include both of these or just one.
Subscripts or inferior figures can be baseline-aligned (used for denominators) or sit below the baseline (for chemical formulas).
Small Caps
Small caps are uppercase letterforms that are shorter than regular capital letters. They are often around the same height as lowercase letters or slightly taller, so they look visually harmonious. If you are looking to highlight text instead of using bold or italics, you can use small caps.
Unfortunately, many small caps nowadays are computer generated, so pay close attention when using small caps. Well-designed small caps have been drawn specifically to complement the weight and proportion of the letter. Avoid using the Small Caps button in InDesign as it will only be a proportionally reduced form of a capital letter. These tend to look too light, poorly spaced, and narrow.
Ligatures: Standard and Discretionary
You might have come across these stylish characters before and not noticed it. The word "ligatures" comes from the Latin ligare, meaning to tie. Ligatures tie two or more letters into a single character to help with kerning or for decorative purposes. Let's look at the details:
Standard ligatures help with the kerning when some characters take over the horizontal space of the next. For instance, the letter f tends to take over the space because of its hanging terminal. The overlap increases to both sides with italic fonts. Typical English ligatures include letter combinations such as fi, fl, ffi, and ffl. Depending on the language, ligatures can be different.
Discretionary or decorative ligatures don't necessarily help with the kerning but are stylistic features of a typeface. This style of ligature has a calligraphic appearance and can add personality to characters. Letter combinations like ct, sp, and st have a specific connecting style between the characters.
Hyphens and Dashes
Hyphens and dashes are punctuation marks that are often misunderstood and misused. While they look very similar, the distinct length serves specific functions. These three characters are horizontal strokes that can have specific characteristics to match a typeface.
The hyphen is a short mark used to hyphenate a word or at the end of a line to break a word. Hyphens are commonly used to separate digits in phone numbers or to join compound words, such as "long-term".
The en dash is longer than a hyphen, and the width usually matches the one of the capital N. It is used to indicate a duration of time, often replacing the prepositions “to” or “through”.
The em dash is the longest dash, and the length usually matches the one of a capital M. It is often used in place of commas, parentheses, or colons. Em dashes are also used to indicate a strong break in the structure of a sentence or a change of thought or emphasis. Typewriters don’t include the em dash—only hyphens—so some writers have used two hyphens instead of an em dash. Note that this is typographically incorrect.
Ampersand
One of the fanciest characters in a typeface is the ampersand. This symbol is a stylized depiction of "et", which is Latin for “and”. Designers often use the opportunity to design ampersands as a way to show off as it can be a symbol that contains lots of character and personality. You can substitute the word "and" for an ampersand in certain instances: headlines, titles and branding or for connecting words in a list. Try to use it sparingly or not at all in copy text as it can appear larger next to normal copy.
Trademark, register, and copyright are important symbols to use when you are designing a brand identity. They help protect creative work against plagiarism. Visually, these symbols are often used at a small size to look clean but modest as they accompany a logo.
Designers prefer to use serif symbols with serif fonts and sans symbols with sans logos. It is acceptable to use a sans symbol with a serif logo as it can read better at a smaller point size.
Legibility refers to the anatomy of a typeface and the common DNA the characters share. It is related to a reader's ability to differentiate one letter from the next. There are multiple elements that contribute to a legible typeface, such as x-height, character width, weight, counters, serifs, stroke contrast, etc.
Readability refers to how clear and easy it is to read words in a block of text. Many designers spend years mastering the art of typesetting as it helps shape the page in a cohesive and clear manner. Typesetting is very detail oriented, and there should be a mix of legibility and readability considerations. Depending on the DNA of a typeface, designers can make decisions for its readability on a page. Font size, line length, and leading, just to name a few, are some of the elements that need to be considered to make text legible.
Size
12 pt font has become the norm when creating a document. Unfortunately, it is not the most comfortable size to read for long forms of text. Many books, periodicals and magazines are printed at less than 12 pt. This is not only for aesthetic purposes—it can also get costly to print at that size.
While every typeface looks different at 12 pt, try printing it out and reading it. Size it down to 10 pt—it might not seem much, but copy text can look elegant at this size. Don’t be afraid to go up or down by 0.25 pt or 0.5 pt as it can make a big difference. It's all in the details. Depending on what the end product is, you might need to adjust. For instance, business cards are usually set at 7 or 8 pt.
Line Length
Line length is the width of a column where type is set, and it's usually measured by the number of characters on a single line.
Depending on the size of the copy text, a readable line length can vary. For copy text, a line length of between 45 and 75 characters is optimal. As you increase the point size of a font, you’ll need to increase the line length. Narrower lines are suitable for short copy as the reader’s eyes won't need to travel far to the beginning of the next line. For long forms of text, go for wider columns, so that readers won't need to jump to the following line as often.
Leading
Leading, also called line spacing, is the vertical space between each line of text and is measured from baseline to baseline.
Depending on the typeface you are using, you might need more or less leading. Darker typefaces need more leading because they tend to make a page look darker and require more breathing room. As a rule of thumb, add 2 pt to the final size of the copy text. Keep an eye on ascenders and descenders as they can often touch between the lines.
Tracking
Also known as letter spacing, tracking is the act of adding horizontal space between characters. Lowercase characters require some tracking in long forms of text to fix rags, orphans, and widows. Strings of capital letters need tracking to add some air between the characters. There isn’t a rule as to how much tracking you should add, but try to find a good balance.
Kerning
Whereas tracking is the space between characters in a word, kerning is the space between a combination of two characters.
Most typefaces are integrated with kerned pairs that are created carefully by a designer. There are many different combinations, so some are not kerned by default. There's no mathematical rule for kerning—your eyes are your best tool. The goal of kerning is to achieve equal distance between the pair so that the full word looks evenly spaced. Characters with diagonal strokes are difficult to kern because of the space they create.
Typographic Alignment
Typographic alignment refers to the text placement on a page, and it is one of the first decisions you'll make at the beginning of a project. Each alignment style has different applications and its own challenges to make the text readable.
The four main alignment styles are:
Flush Left: If you are typesetting large amounts of text, flush left is a great option for languages that are read from left to right. Try using hyphenation to achieve a pleasantly uneven rag on the right side (more on rags in the next section).
Center Align: Use center align for shorter amounts of text, like headlines, formal invitations, and introductory copy. Avoid using this style for long copy as it can become difficult to read due to the uneven edges.
Flush Right: Flush right is common in languages that read right to left, like Hebrew and Persian. Use this style for a few lines at a time and when necessary (pull quotes, sidebars, and notes).
Justified: Justified text is aligned to both sides simultaneously. This style is most common in books and newspapers, mainly to save space and fit as many characters as possible on one line. Use hyphenation with this style to avoid wide gaps between words.
Rags and Rivers
The uneven edge on the opposite side of a flush left (ragged right), flush right (ragged left) or center aligned text is called "rag". When setting type, pay attention to the ragged edge shapes as they sometimes can be distracting if not set properly. You can correct rags manually by breaking lines where necessary or hyphenating words. A good rag goes in and out in small increments.
Rivers are big gaps between words, usually caused by justified text. Use a combination of tracking and hyphenation where needed to eliminate rivers. A slightly tighter tracking will allow you to fit more characters on a line, while the hyphenation option will break words where necessary.
Orphans and Widows
Orphans are isolated lines created when a paragraph begins on the last line of a column or page. A widow is the last line of a paragraph that appears at the beginning of the next column or page.
Both of these issues cause excessive white space around the lines of text. To eliminate this problem, edit copy where necessary. If editing is not an option, try typesetting previous paragraphs meticulously. Typography is all about the details, and it's important to create a good reading experience within a clean and organized layout.
That's It!
In this article, we've shown you the most essential typographic terms. We clarified a few regularly misused words, touched on figures and symbols, and explained some indispensable typesetting terms.
It's important to learn the do's and don'ts of typography. You'll understand why some typefaces work at a small point size or why text is readable in a wide column. While this guide contains rules, I think rules were made to be broken, so experiment outside the box. Once you've mastered, practiced and applied the basics, I encourage you to get crazy and explore new horizons!
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Most Popular Fonts Last Month on Envato Elements
Before we jump into that, I'd like to share with you the five most popular fonts we had in June.
From script and handwritten fonts to sans-serif typefaces, check them out and discover why these awesome fonts were the most downloaded from Envato Elements.
The most popular font in June was Basaro Swash Font, a cool sans-serif font perfect for branding, wedding invitations, logos, or any other project. Included in the pack are the regular, bold, and slant versions of this cool font.
Next up comes this script and handwritten font inspired by the retro and vintage era. Goodwyn is a complete set of fonts that comes with seven different styles. This font is great for retro labels and logos.
Handstand is a script and handwritten font family, perfect for branding projects. The brush font also includes several ligatures and swashes, initial and terminal letters, and international support for most Western languages.
Malficent is another nice script and handwritten font that's especially good for wedding invitations and graphic design. This script font also includes international glyphs, stylistic sets, and ligatures.
To close the selection of this month's most popular fonts, we've got this elegant and stunning sans-serif font. Davidas is great for editorial design, branding projects, stationery creations, and more. Have fun with this bold, eye-catching font.
25 Stunning Serif Fonts
Love the classic vintage allure of a serif font? What makes a great serif font are those extra finishing details, usually in the form of a small line attached to the end of a stroke in a letter.
Perfect for a variety of applications, this first list of 25 cool fonts will have you ready to dive into your next design project. Enjoy!
Let's kick off this list with the Herbert Lemuel font, a vintage-style font that comes with six different versions for that old school look. This serif family comes sectioned in three different sets and is the perfect font for your vintage wedding invitations or designs.
If you love that old New York look, then this font is the one for you! The New York font comes packed with eight font files, featuring everything from regular styles to grunge and so much more!
Perfect for the hipster designer, this serif font has a cool vintage vibe with elegant details. It's suitable for many design applications, so enjoy the classic feel of this retro font.
Update your font collection with this avant-garde-inspired font. Hagen comes with two different weights and is the perfect addition to your collection as a font for electronic festivals or other fashion-forward posters.
Included in this font pack are three handmade fonts with a classic vintage vibe. You can access the alternative characters for this font using Adobe Illustrator, making this the perfect font for your next lettering project.
If you're looking for something bold with a dash of retro design, then consider this unique serif font. Megeon is a vintage-style font with wonderful grunge qualities and is perfect for logos, advertising, and so much more!
Suitable for many design applications, Luna is a slab serif typeface that comes available in two different versions. Also included is a stencil version for additional style.
Love the look of old westerns? Then you're sure to love the Western Grit Font. This distressed typeface is a little beat up, but oozes with incredible character and style. Enjoy this 100% handmade design with characters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation included.
Inspired by retro hand-drawn lettering, the Troupe Font comes with six different weights and four different styles. It's the perfect font family ready to be used for your next flyer or poster design.
There's nothing quite like the style of an old Brooklyn barber shop, and you can enjoy the great urban aesthetic with this Parlour Font. A display typeface inspired by Movember, this versatile font comes complete with the entire alphabet, numbers, and punctuation.
With both a regular and printed style to choose from, the Bartolomew Font is a classy alternative to the fonts you're most familiar with. Add that extra personal touch to your wedding invites and more with this elegant hand lettering typeface.
Inspired by modern vintage posters, this Marema Typeface features stylistic alternatives, contextual alternatives, and ligatures. Show off this font and use it for headlines and more for that beautiful vintage look.
Inspired by the lettering artist who created this unique style, The Salvador Font is a trio combination that includes serif, script, and condensed variations. Additional options allow you to choose different colors on every layer of the font without needing special effects.
The ultimate version of the serif font, this classy design is not constructed out of modules but instead drawn by hand and optimized for the best legibility. It's ideal for cookbooks, menus, and more, so enjoy the beautiful style of this handmade serif font.
A rustic alternative to the Burford Font Family, this font includes new style variations and layering options. Enjoy even more from the ornamental package to cover the basic keyboard characters and more.
A part of the Lunchbox Font Family, this hand-drawn typeface features a unique style with numerous customization options available. Included in this package is a custom set of small caps, contextual alternatives, and access to over 1,500 different characters.
Enjoy this amazing font full of style and flair that is originally inspired by that wonderful age of Art Deco design. Great for modern and vintage projects alike, this font includes four font styles with regular, bold, and grunge alternatives.
Shine bright like a star with this unique typeface. This retro font features a vintage Art Deco aesthetic perfect for a variety of design projects. Download this font to get access to its eight incredible font files.
A display font with incredible style, this Bureno Font features a vintage design with four creative fonts included. Enjoy both the regular and grunge styles for more design alternatives, and ultimately upgrade the look of your print materials.
Resurrected from a once scrapped file, this Lawless Font has been re-birthed to fulfill the needs of the design masses. Included in this complete package are four different styles, the entire alphabet, and letters and punctuation.
Introducing the illustrious Euphoria Font Family. This vintage typography set is beautifully crafted and makes for an instant vintage design. Included in this download is access to several alternative styles as well as a few fun extras.
Achieve that classic retro look with this elegant typeface. Perfect for logos, advertising, and so much more, this unique font is suitable for a variety of software applications.
Sometimes there's nothing better than a font with that simplistic elegance. This handcrafted beauty is quite uniquely creative, with over 80 different stylistic alternatives to choose from. Enjoy this super pretty typeface to beautify your next print designs.
Inspired by that retro design of old signs, this font works with Illustrator, Photoshop, and even more software applications. Download this file to get complete access to this wonderful vintage font.
The age-old appeal of vintage lettering will never go out of style. And with the Magnifika Font, you can create that old Victorian look in a matter of seconds. Enjoy a variety of elements included in this complete font file.
25 Elegant Sans-Serif Fonts
Sans-serif, or fonts without those extra little stroke details, feature clean, modern designs that transform any graphic design into a sophisticated dream. Their sleek style allows for the utmost of versatility in almost any design application.
Enjoy this next collection of fonts, for we already know there will definitely be a handful you'll want to download!
Transyl is a sans-serif font with an elegant and minimalist design. The font features a unique all-caps display inspired by medieval design patterns. The typeface is great for headlines, branding, and logos.
Make this simple, round font a staple in your next font collection. The CornerOne Typeface package includes all the letters, numbers, and glyphs you could ask for in one simple download.
Divinely unique with its own modern flair, this clean, feminine typeface will make any graphic design truly stand out. Incorporate this type into a variety of design projects, from branding to fashion and even stationery.
Inspired by the classic DIN, Eurostile, and Futura fonts, Frank is the perfect font for that clean, bold look. Included in this file are five different weights, Latin support, and even 300+ glyphs.
Take a great big gulp of fresh air with The Great Outdoors. Available in two different styles, clean and rough, this versatile typeface brings the warm nature of the wild to you. It's a great addition to your growing collection, and you can incorporate this font into almost any art project.
Inspired by the classic Hitchcock movies, Hitchcut is a fun play on words and an even greater play on font styles. Included with this unique sans-serif are contextual alternatives for the full alphabet and all the normal characters you desire.
Need a little grunge in your life? Then feast your eyes on Graun, a unique handmade typeface with bonus elements included. Dress up your album covers or t-shirts with this grungy look.
The beauty of Art Deco design is that it instantly elevates your work. So next up we have Cormier, an Art Deco themed typeface that comes in three different styles. Incorporate this sleek font into your corporate or business designs for more drama and flair.
Every great designer needs a slew of clean, modern fonts in their design arsenal. So we present you with Sovereign, a bold and modern typeface that is perfect for branding, advertising, and so much more!
The simple elegance of the Laguna7 Font means that you can incorporate this typeface into a variety of designs. Complete with letters, numbers, and glyphs, this font is created in the OpenType format.
Got lunch? This unique sans-serif design features a font with lots of character and additional elements to boot! Enjoy the four different font styles per letter and the wide range of alternatives for this creative hand-drawn type.
Bold and condensed for that sexy solid look, the Maxwell font is the perfect addition to your font collection. Inspired by the retro font aesthetic of the 1950s, Maxwell comes complete with all the necessary characters and elements you desire.
A fun play on words, this font is big, bold, and bad ass. Intimidate or simply impress your viewers and inspire a strong masculine design with this bold typeface. Included are four font styles, numbers and symbols, and standard Latin characters.
Next up is Fast Track, a speedy display font inspired by vintage racing. This unique type features a design with lots of character, as it shows the letters moving in a fast motion. Included in this font file are example mockups for added inspiration.
Thank god it's Friday, and thankfully you'll have this font to celebrate. The Friday's Font is a lazy but clean font style that is ideal for any standard marketing material. Incorporate this font into your business cards, blog photos, or scrapbooks for added style.
A huge typeface, Bob is going to need a little space to fit into your growing collection. Complete with a bold, solid, and angular look, this one lets you show off your love for huge fonts.
Perfect for the design professional with minimalist tendencies, Abeja is a uniquely modern typeface that features letters with a slightly pixelized appeal. Enjoy this font alone or incorporate it into your designs to amplify their style.
Introducing Ichiji, a modern sans-serif typeface that is sure to impress all your viewers. This strong yet elegant font features a unique design that distorts the average letter. Highlight this eclectic font with a variety of fun design projects.
Fantai is a simple, hand-painted font. Its classic style makes it very versatile to use for web or print materials. Included in this package are two font formats that are simple and easy to use.
Get lost in the wild with this natural handwritten font. Wilder is a condensed, sans-serif typeface inspired by an old wooden sign outside a crazy man's log cabin. Enjoy the simple nature of this font and take advantage of a lifetime of free updates!
A tribute to Johannes Gutenberg, the man who introduced printing to Europe, this sans-serif font presents sketchy edges with irregular imperfections. Its grungy vibe is the result of simulating the look of transferred ink, and we think the creator has succeeded greatly in his inventive design.
Last but not least in this collection of sans-serif fonts is Sailors, a clean typeface available in two different styles. Perfect for branding, labeling, and more, this classic vintage font is a great way to showcase your love for boats.
25 Gorgeous Script & Handwritten Fonts
Nothing can beat the charm of freehand writing. Long gone are the days when we were taught script in school, but luckily we still have amazing Script and Handwritten Fonts to turn to.
In this next collection, enjoy an array of styles, from the dainty and pleasant to the abstract and messy.
Flanders is a script and handwritten font. This bold and modern typeface is perfect for baseball and sport logos. Flanders Script font has OpenType features and supports many languages.
Next up is Ray Signature, an excellent script and handwritten font. This nice typeface is very versatile, and you can use it for many projects, such as invitations, logos, T-shirts, posters, or any other you've got in mind.
Or try Rockys, a script and handwritten typeface that can also be a decorative font. This hand brush font features a bold and natural style that makes it perfect for branding projects, advertisements, product design, stationery, and more.
Let's begin this collection with an explosion. Cherie Bomb is a fun handmade font with a punk rock feeling to it. It's screaming with personality and heart and allows you to create stunning hand-lettering quickly and easily.
Written with a dry marker, Midnight Rider is a unique handwritten font. It's perfect for branding projects and is a great addition to your growing collection of hand-drawn typefaces.
You'll wonder why you didn't have this font sooner with Little Wonder. Created with a single watercolor brush and painstakingly digitized for your convenience, this typeface is a mix of chaotically brushed lettering with elegant script.
There's no hiding the beauty behind this feminine, cursive typeface. Briella is a font based on a unique hand-lettering style. Use this for wedding invites and every design that could use an extra pinch of pretty.
Make sure you have an umbrella before going out with this type. Rainy Days is a fun typeface that was made by hand with black Indian ink. Add it to your collection to add splashes of personality to your next design project.
Carefully crafted with you in mind, Heiger is a gorgeous script font with bonus elements included. Enjoy the additional vector swirls to classy up your next fashion or bridal invitation.
Made by the hands of the painter Krisjanis Mezulis, Fjord was inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the fjords in Norway. Incorporate this natural, yet unique brushwork into your designs for that messy look.
Recently updated with 15 mockups for your inspiration, Mallow is an imperfect hand-painted typeface with an irregular baseline. Featured in this complete package are letters, numbers, punctuation, and more.
Tall and skinny with the charm of vintage style, the Amorie Modella Font Family comes in various weights and styles. Built to look completely handcrafted, this is an OpenType font that includes a great set of design extras as a bonus.
Drustic Dialy is the birthchild of its creator Adamfathony. In collaboration with another designer, they created this unique script font with rustic charm and incredible detail. Download this font to gain access to several font styles and more.
A mixture of heavy and rough brush strokes makes for an incredible typeface. Asphalts is inspired by a rolling downhill passion and is sure to uplift your brand name, identity, or presentation.
Created with the look of traditional sign and brush lettering in mind, the Painter Font is a font family that includes two styles along with several OpenType features. Perfect for logos, flyers, and more, this unique typeface lets you get the most out of your designs.
If you're looking for a dynamic font to fulfill your spontaneous design projects then look no further. The Every Summer Font is a great way to add personality to your brand with its unique brush look and charming marker imperfections.
A handwritten font for that homemade look, Banaue features 104 characters and all the basic glyphs you need. You'll definitely want to add this one to your collection to get started on your next project right away!
We never get tired of that beautiful vintage look. The Himalaya Set Type is a vintage inspired font duo that includes one script and one sans-serif font. Both are hand-drawn with rough edges, and we know you'll find a great way to incorporate this font into your designs.
A cute typeface that is both modern and unique, Shallom is a handcrafted font created with a brush and ink. Its calligraphic style will win over any design client, and it even includes a bonus graphic pack with fun fashion elements.
Casual yet cursive, this sans-serif font is ideal for branding and graphic design work. Created with a love of hand lettering, this font includes all the characters you need, with several different styles to choose from.
With a combination of copperplate and contemporary typeface design, the Harmonie Script Font is absolutely stunning in its simplicity. Use this font for your wedding invitations, or any design that would work well with calligraphy.
Though the art of writing letters by hand is dying out, the beautiful script style remains with the My Dear Script Font. This classic style has a touch of elegance inspired by the lettering on vintage postcards. Download this font to gain access to this stunning typeface and its features.
Made with a thin brush and watercolors, the Brandine Font is handcrafted with a beautiful feminine appeal in mind. Use this font for your invitations or celebrate its uniqueness across the board in your next design projects.
A unique calligraphic typeface with feminine touches, Emellie is the perfect font for any designer. Use this font to make your designs instantly pretty or even elevate your home projects.
Handmade and oozing with character, you'll definitely want to add Maloishe to your collection. This font stands out from the rest and includes all your basic characters with additional elements for even more style. No need for customization or editing—this font is instantly ready to use.
Love the cosmos? Explore the wonder of space with this fun Cosmodrome Monoline Script Font. This type features a cool aesthetic that is sure to upgrade all your web and print designs.
Developed by hand using a brush pen, the Novitha Script Font is everything you want in a script font. Scanned in at a very high resolution, it's designed with a strong personality for any typography lover.
Busting with a unique, French charm, the Eiffel Brush Script Font is stunning with its decorative capitals and elegant curves. Incorporate this font into your designs for that old-world look.
25 Modern Decorative Fonts
Last but certainly not least, if you fancy the ornate, then dive into this next collection of Decorative Fonts. With both serif and sans-serif fonts included, you can fulfill a special theme for your upcoming designs.
Space out with this insanely creative font from Envato Elements. Spacethink features five different types of style options that can make it easy to convey that space look you desire. Download this font for your posters or flyers or include it on your next album cover.
Introducing the baddest typeface around. This decorative font has a killer design that features strong, bold letters. Enjoy the full package, complete with letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols.
Imagine the old medicinal bottles from yesteryear. The Toxine typeface is inspired by their decorative vintage design. This font is suitable for labels, posters, and all your vintage projects, while also including all the necessary elements to complete that entire look.
Adapted from the philosophical Greek language, Alpha presents itself with a nice handwritten element that will work perfectly in your next designs. Download this font file to gain access to the full list of characters and additional stylistic alternates.
Drawing inspiration from the old retro posters found at races, Stooges is a fun font bursting with character and speed. Enjoy its unique grunge style complete with .OTF font files and an additional vector pack.
Looking for something vintage with a modern flair? Consider this retro monoline display typeface, Auther. With its gorgeous curvy lines and rustic texture, there's no way you can resist adding this awesome font to your collection.
Looking for a rusty nail? A design by Stefan Claudius, this font is carefully hand crafted and comes complete with a full Central European set in two distinct styles. It's perfect for labeling and more, so download the file to take advantage of that homemade look.
This rustic Neo-Goth font is sure to make you conjure the spirits with its linear uniqueness and abstract style. Make your designs stand out from the crowd and download this font to inspire something different in each project.
Here's a cute, hand-sketched font created with care. Madeline features a friendly, charismatic design that is super lovable with each letter. The overall feel is meant to be carefree, so be sure to design with a free spirit in mind.
Made carefully by hand, the Ginusto Font Family is a bold typeface that will inspire you to design with optimal creativity. What you'll get in this package is four family fonts, an ornamental pack, and even access to a comprehensive video tutorial for additional help.
Inspired by the creator's trip to London, the Baker Street Rough Font encompasses all the great elements of beautiful, vintage typography. This font family delivers a multitude of OpenType features and includes additional ornament sets to work specifically with the Baker Street style.
If you're looking for a dramatic font perfect for that Count Dracula look, consider the La Forest typeface to inspire some gorgeous Gothic style. Add this unique font to your designs and transform the theme easily with these four creative fonts.
We are not alone, and you won't be either once you feast your eyes on this Mars Attack. This eclectic typeface features a bold, spacey design that will easily convey the message you desire for design that is out of this world.
After visiting a bakery in Newport Beach, California, the creator of the Catalina Clemente Font was inspired to create a typeface with all the organic design and stunning typography of that very special place. Download this file to gain access to four font families and more, including additional graphic ornaments for even more style.
Take a trip back to the Victorian age with this beautiful decorative font designed by Inumocca Type. It comes with just the right amount of creative features, while still being clear and easy to read. Try out this eye-catching font for your next project!
This vintage inspired typeface comes in two distinct styles, allowing you more room for versatility in your designs. Download this special package to use for awesome displays, labeling, and more.
Or you could always just keep things casual. The Casual Brush Font is a lovely handwritten typeface created with fluid brush strokes that are sure to inspire serenity. Download this file to gain access to 600+ ligature pairs and two stylistic alternatives.
The sweetest font around, this adorable typeface comes complete with bubbly thick curves and a lovable romantic style. Combine this font with your favorite hand-brushed look for a design that looks very natural and sweet.
An elegant font family that comes in three different font formats, The Thron Typeface is a static font, which means that it'll look great on almost anything. Inspire elegance in your designs with this unique look.
If you're looking for even more handwritten fonts to add to your design arsenal, then consider the River Side Font for your next designs. Great for inspirational posters and fierce brand identities, you're sure to impress with this rustic hand-painted font.
The Rupture Font features an original, rustic look that is handmade with you in mind. Elevate your designs with this creative typeface that is ideal for any poster or graphic design.
Tell me a story! The Story Brush Font is a surefire way to add a creative story element into your designs. Equipped with OpenType features and over 240 glyphs, this font can make a huge impact for your next Halloween or horror-themed project.
Featuring an incredibly gorgeous Victorian design, the Phillnesia Typeface is a great vintage font that will instantly age your print materials for that fun retro look. Download this creative design and incorporate it in your favorite labels, posters, and so much more.
Last but not least, let's dive into this elegant water theme with this lovely Sea Horse Typeface. Inspired by old Victorian typography and vintage sign printing, this file includes the original .OTF format and a poster sample for inspiration.
Conclusion
This list is jam-packed with amazing resources for the avid collector of serif and sans-serif fonts. If you need a more hands-on approach to your work, however, consider enlisting the help of a design professional from Envato Studio for custom lettering, branding, and so much more.
And with hundreds of fonts available at your fingertips, chances are we've missed a few to add to your personal collection. Be sure to browse Envato Elements for more resources, and let us know your favorites in the comments below!
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