![Final product image](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/final_image/how%20to%20make%20an%20old%20paper%20texture%20in%20Photoshop%20Main%20Preview.jpg)
Wondering how to make an old paper texture in Photoshop? In today's tutorial, I will show you how to create a paper texture overlay from scratch using paper, coffee, and a scanner, and then I will show you how to apply this old paper overlay to your images. And finally, we will take a look at an old paper texture Photoshop pack with ready-to-use overlays.
What You'll Learn in This Old Paper Texture Tutorial
- How to create an old paper texture from scratch
- How to apply an old paper texture in Photoshop
- How to use and combine old paper overlay textures
- Where you can find hi-res folded paper textures
If you want to learn these techniques via video, check out our lesson on the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:
What You'll Need
You will need the following assets to complete this project:
- Any photo you want to use for this manipulation. I chose this church photo from Envato Elements.
- A sheet of paper
- A paintbrush
- Coffee or tea
- A scanner
1. How to Create an Old Paper Texture From Scratch
Step 1
We'll make the paper look old by covering it with coffee. First of all, you need to make some strong coffee (you could use tea as well).
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/making a coffee for texturing 03.jpg making a coffee for texturing](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/making%20a%20coffee%20for%20texturing%20%2003.jpg)
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/making a coffee for texturing 02.jpg making a coffee for texturing](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/making%20a%20coffee%20for%20texturing%2002.jpg)
Step 2
After that, just cover the surface of the paper with your coffee using a brush.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering the paper with coffee 03.jpg covering the paper with coffee](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering%20the%20paper%20with%20coffee%2003.jpg)
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering the paper with coffee 01.jpg covering the paper with coffee](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering%20the%20paper%20with%20coffee%2001.jpg)
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering the paper with coffee 02.jpg covering the paper with coffee](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering%20the%20paper%20with%20coffee%2002.jpg)
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering the paper with coffee 04.jpg covering the paper with coffee](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/covering%20the%20paper%20with%20coffee%2004.jpg)
Step 3
Create a few different papers, and don't hesitate to crumple them once you've got the texture you like. Wait until the paper dries, and then put it in the scanner. Here are a few variations of crumpled paper textures and old paper textures I made using these simple techniques:
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/Final version of the old paper texture.jpg Final version of the old paper texture](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/Final%20version%20of%20the%20old%20paper%20texture.jpg)
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/vintage scanned paper 01.jpg Final version of the old paper texture](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/vintage%20scanned%20paper%2001.jpg)
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/vintage scanned paper 02.jpg Final version of the old paper texture](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/vintage%20scanned%20paper%2002.jpg)
2. How to Create an Old Paper Texture Photoshop Overlay
Step 1
Once you've finished scanning the texture, open the image you want to use.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/opening the image in Photoshop.jpg opening the image in Photoshop](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/opening%20the%20image%20in%20Photoshop.jpg)
Step 2
Go to File > Place and resize your crumpled paper texture to fit the image.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/placing and resizing the texture in the document.jpg placing and resizing the texture in the document](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/placing%20and%20resizing%20the%20texture%20in%20the%20document.jpg)
Step 3
Change the Blending Mode of the layer to Multiply.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/changing the blending mode of the handcrafted texture.jpg changing the blending mode of the handcrafted texture](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/changing%20the%20blending%20mode%20of%20the%20handcrafted%20texture.jpg)
Step 4
Press Alt-Control-Shift-B to convert the texture to black and white.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/converting the handcrafted texture to black and white.jpg converting the handcrafted texture to black and white](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/converting%20the%20handcrafted%20texture%20to%20black%20and%20white.jpg)
Step 5
Go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Brightness/Contrast and set the Brightness to +30 and Contrast to +25.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/creating an adjustment layer.jpg creating an adjustment layer](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/creating%20an%20adjustment%20layer.jpg)
This is how our textured image should look:
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/textured image.jpg Textured image](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/textured%20image.jpg)
3. Where to Find Paper Texture Overlay Photoshop Packs
If you're looking for a place where you can find a collection of high-quality paper textures, try Envato Elements! You'll find all kinds of textures, overlays, backgrounds, and much more. All the assets are carefully hand-crafted by professional designers.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/Envato elements promo image.jpg Envato elements promo image](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/Envato%20elements%20promo%20image.jpg)
I've found this amazing 30 Vintage Paper Textures Pack with highly detailed old paper scans. Let's try to use it with our image.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/30 Vintage Paper Textures.jpg 30 Vintage Paper Textures](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/30%20Vintage%20Paper%20Textures.jpg)
4. How to Use and Combine Old Paper Overlay Textures
Step 1
Let's place Vintage Texture 25 and Vintage Texture 5 over our photo.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/placing the texture above the photo.jpg placing the textures above the photo](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/placing%20the%20texture%20above%20the%20photo.jpg)
Step 2
Select the first texture and hit Alt-Control-Shift-B to convert the texture to black and white.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/converting the image to black and white.jpg converting the image to black and white](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/converting%20the%20image%20to%20black%20and%20white.jpg)
Step 3
Change the Blending Mode of the layer to Soft Light.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/changing the blending mode of the layer.jpg changing the blending mode of the layer](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/changing%20the%20blending%20mode%20of%20the%20layer.jpg)
Step 4
Change the Blending Mode of the second texture to Multiply.
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/changing the blending mode of the second texture.jpg changing the blending mode of the second texture](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/changing%20the%20blending%20mode%20of%20the%20second%20texture.jpg)
Step 5
And finally, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Brightness/Contrast and set the following settings:
- Brightness: 50
- Contrast: 25
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/creating adjustment layer.jpg creating adjustment layer](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/creating%20adjustment%20layer.jpg)
Awesome Work, You're Now Done!
In this simple way, we can create a paper texture overlay Photoshop effect using the hand-crafted textures or the paper texture packs from Envato Elements. Feel free to ask anything about textures or share your creations in the comment section below!
![Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/how to make an old paper texture in Photoshop Main Preview.jpg Final result](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1381/posts/35568/image/how%20to%20make%20an%20old%20paper%20texture%20in%20Photoshop%20Main%20Preview.jpg)
Don't forget to grab the hi-res folded paper texture package that we used today! It's a really great tool for your design projects.
Want to learn more about textures and overlays? Check out these awesome tutorials:
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- GeometricHow to Create Textured, Geometric Objects in Adobe Photoshop
- BrushesPhotoshop in 60 Seconds: Create Custom Brushes From Texture Graphics
- Adobe PhotoshopHow to Create Vintage Photos With Faded Effect Photoshop Actions
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