Plastic Jar Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Creativepsddownload
Need to show a cosmetic jar lid to a client? This plastic jar mockup does the job in a few minutes.
It’s a handy file for cosmetic brands and Etsy makers. Metallic and glossy finishes look best with a little contrast in the label; very flat pastel labels can look printed on paper.
Labels behave differently once they wrap around a shape, and this is where you find out if yours still reads.
This is a free file from Creativepsddownload. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What’s inside the Plastic Jar Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Label artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Container colour
- Highlights and reflections
How to use the Plastic Jar Mockup
- Design the label flat and keep the logo in the middle third, where the curve bends it least.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: labels on curved surfaces compress at the sides, so keep key text in the middle third.
Best uses for this Plastic Jar Mockup
- Make two or three colour versions of a honey or jam label and let the client pick.
- Present a candle jar label in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Show a cosmetic jar lid on your online shop or product page.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Creativepsddownload. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
More free jar mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Creativepsddownload. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the jar?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I change the liquid or container colour?
Most bottle, can and cup mockups keep the container colour on its own layer. Liquid colour, where visible, is usually adjustable too.
