Learn with Overlay tutorials and courses

Add overlays and textures to your designs and create greater visual interest. Learn to apply unique effects to your work, from vintage overlays to grunge textures.

All Overlays & Textures content:

  1. How to Create a Retro 'Saved by the Bell' Text Effect in Photoshop

    How to Create a Retro 'Saved by the Bell' Text Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Are you in love with the 'Saved by the Bell' logo from the 90s sitcom? Find out how to add effects to text in Photoshop to recreate it!

  2. How to Create a Newspaper Ransom Note Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Newspaper Ransom Note Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Want to create realistic ransom lettering? This tutorial will show you how to create a newspaper lettering ransom note text effect in Photoshop.

  3. How to Create a Watercolor Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Watercolor Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Want to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop? Check out this easy tutorial that will walk you through how to add effects to text in Photoshop.

  4. How to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Wondering how to add effects to text? In this tutorial, we'll use layer styles and grunge textures to create a grungy halftone retro text effect in Photoshop.

  5. How to Create a Tie-Dye Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Tie-Dye Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    When in doubt, create your own cool tie-dye graphics! Learn how to quickly make a colorful tie-dye effect using Photoshop distortion filters and more.

  6. 300+ Best Black & Dark Textured Backgrounds

    300+ Best Black & Dark Textured Backgrounds

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for luxury black textures to complement your latest creation? Check out this collection of black and dark textured backgrounds from Envato Elements.

  7. 35 Cool Line Patterns & Stripe Backgrounds (Pattern Textures)

    35 Cool Line Patterns & Stripe Backgrounds (Pattern Textures)

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you are looking for awesome line patterns and stripes vector graphics for your next project, check out these terrific designs from Envato Elements.

  8. 100+ Best Black and White Textures (Floors, Dirt, Backgrounds)

    100+ Best Black and White Textures (Floors, Dirt, Backgrounds)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Need black and white textures for your next project? Today we showcase the 100+ best black and white textures you can find at Envato Elements.

  9. 20+ Best Poster Textures (Glued Paper Textures)

    20+ Best Poster Textures (Glued Paper Textures)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for glued paper textures for your next project? Check out these awesome poster textures from Envato Elements, GraphicRiver and Placeit.

  10. How to Create a Paper Cutout Effect in Photoshop

    How to Create a Paper Cutout Effect in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Create a stunning layered paper cutout Photoshop illustration using Adobe Photoshop! This unique style is fun and can be used in a variety of ways.

  11. 100+ Best Plastic Wrap Textures (Overlays, Crumpled and Clear)

    100+ Best Plastic Wrap Textures (Overlays, Crumpled and Clear)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for the best plastic wrap textures? Check out this stunning collection of plastic overlays and textures from Envato Elements.

  12. How to Create a Plastic Wrap Texture in Photoshop

    How to Create a Plastic Wrap Texture in Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a plastic wrap texture in Photoshop and explore some plastic film overlays and textures that are ready to use!