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Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop

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About Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop

Welcome!

Set Up Your Adobe Photoshop File

Add a Paper Background

Select and Place Artwork

Letterpress Effect Settings

A Note About Transparency

Color Change in One Click

Edge Effect Adjustments

Imprint Depth Adjustments

Save & Re-apply Your Styles

Use an Editable Digital Font

Paint in Letterpress!

Class Project & Inspiration

See You Next Time!

What You Will Learn?

  • Welcome to Stunning Letterpress Effects in Adobe Photoshop! .
  • Over the years, I’ve perfected a combination of Adobe Photoshop effects – in conjunction with real paper textures – that emulate real letterpress printing with beautiful results..
  • ➤ In this class, you’ll learn how to:.
  • To get you started, I’ve provided two high-resolution paper textures in the Resources section that you can use as backgrounds for your artwork..
  • ➤ Endless possible applications.
  • This easy and versatile Adobe Photoshop technique can be used for digital artwork of all kinds, be it text or illustration. Some examples of its uses include:.
  • ➤ What is letterpress?.
  • Traditional letterpress creates printed text and images in relief, by pressing a raised surface – usually on a metal plate – into thick paper. The effect is a beautifully-textured impression in the paper, with soft edges and shadows..
  • ➤ About me.
  • I’m Molly Suber Thorpe, a calligrapher and author of four books for lettering artists. I’m also a Top Teacher here on the Skillshare platform, and teach lots of other classes about lettering, Procreate, Adobe software, and freelancing. Check out my other classes..
  • ➤ Skill level: Beginner. Even if you’re not experienced with Adobe Photoshop, I provide detailed instructions to guide you every step of the way, including keyboard shortcuts and workspace setup..
  • ➤ Software requirement: Adobe Photoshop (free trial here).
  • ➤ Resources.