The appeal of antique labels lives on in the hearts of many modern-day artists. There’s just something about the aged imagery that casts a feeling of warmth and mystique. Using Photoshop, you can create the illusion of an old label using new imagery, as shown in Figure A. You can even make the wood panels from scratch for a finished effect—that works great when advertising for restaurants, vintage apparel shops, or antiques stores. Here’s how to turn a modern advertisement into a classic beauty.
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