About Cracked Plastisol Textures for Photoshop
Give your artwork the cracked, worn finish of an old screen-printed T-shirt. This Photoshop kit uses textures I made from real plastisol ink, with prepared Smart Objects so you can add your design and try different levels of wear without building the effect from scratch.
Use it for vintage lettering, T-shirt graphics, posters, logos and artwork that looks a little too fresh out of Photoshop.
Real ink. Real cracks. Less work for you.
I made the original textures on my small screen-printing press, printing white plastisol ink onto black T-shirts. Then came the stretching, washing and scanning.
The result is a collection of irregular cracks and worn patches taken from actual printed ink. Some textures add a little age. Others look as though the design has had a fairly difficult life.
I’ve done the messy part. You get to do the designing.
What’s included?
- One layered Photoshop file with prepared Smart Objects.
- 20 real cracked ink textures, ranging from subtle wear to heavy distressing.
- 15 plastisol brush presets for adding your own variations.
- 10 additional background textures to experiment with.
- Five edge-distressing actions to roughen up clean outlines.
- An editable background colour to suit your artwork.
- Full instructions to help you get started.
How does it work?
- Open the supplied Photoshop file.
- Follow the included instructions to open the artwork Smart Object.
- Add your design, size it to fit and save the Smart Object.
- Return to the main document to see the effect update.
- Try the texture presets and refine the wear to suit your artwork.
You can get started with the prepared effects, then use the masks and brushes when you want more control.
Make it as worn as you like
Choose a lighter texture for a little surface cracking, or push the effect further with larger gaps and rougher edges.
Keep important lettering readable, restore details through the masks and vary the wear across your design. The aim is to give the artwork character—not make everyone squint at it.
Made for Photoshop
This is a digital texture kit for desktop Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop itself isn’t included.
The template uses Smart Objects, layers and masks. If you use an older version of Photoshop, or want to use the files in another application, contact me before buying so we can check your requirements.
Looking for vector textures? There’s a separate Plastisol Texture Pack for Illustrator.
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable for beginners?
The prepared Smart Objects save you from building the effect yourself, and instructions are included. Basic familiarity with Photoshop layers and saving Smart Object changes will help.
Can I use my own text, logos and illustrations?
Yes. Add your artwork inside the supplied Smart Object. Bold lettering and larger areas of colour give the cracks room to show; smaller details may need a lighter touch.
Can I change the colours?
Yes. You can change the background colour and edit your artwork inside the Smart Object. The controls available for recolouring your design depend on whether you’ve added editable text, shapes or a flattened image.
Are these only for T-shirt designs?
No. Try them on posters, album artwork, logos, packaging and other graphics where a worn screen-printed finish suits the design.
Can I use the textures for client work or products I sell?
Check the licence supplied with the pack for your intended use. If you’re unsure whether a particular client project or product is covered, contact me before buying.
What if I need help?
Contact me with your order number, Photoshop version and a brief description of the problem. A screenshot helps, too.