Bowl Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixpine
If you’re presenting a decorative print, this bowl mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced.
Restaurants and ceramic artists tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: change the background colour to your brand palette; it does more for the final image than people expect.
It’s a nice extra slide in a branding presentation, after the logo and the main applications.
Credit goes to Pixpine. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Editable options in the Bowl Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Logo or artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Object colour, where included
How to edit this Bowl Mockup in Photoshop
- Simplify the design a little; fine details get lost on small objects.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Change the background colour at the bottom of the layer stack.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: keep your artwork simple. Small objects shrink details quickly, so a bold mark reads better than fine lines.
Where the Bowl Mockup works best
- Make two or three colour versions of a ceramic pattern and let the client pick.
- Use it as the cover image for a restaurant logo in your portfolio.
- Present a decorative print in a client proposal or brand guide.
Before you download
- Made by Pixpine. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
More free plate 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 Pixpine. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the plate?
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 background?
Most object mockups have a background colour or image layer at the bottom of the stack that you can swap.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Pixpine gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
