Glossy Stickers Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixelbuddha
This glossy stickers mockup is a quick way to show a laptop sticker without a photo shoot. The glossy finish gives the preview a tactile look that flat artwork doesn’t have.
It’s a handy file for illustrators and brands doing merch. Export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Seeing a layout on a real sticker is also the easiest way to catch problems early. A phone number that looked fine on screen can turn out too small once it sits on paper. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Pixelbuddha created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Glossy Stickers Mockup: editable parts
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
Add your design to the Glossy Stickers Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Change the background or paper colour with the colour layer.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Another tip: dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Ways to use this Glossy Stickers Mockup
- Use it as the cover image for an illustration in your portfolio.
- Share a die-cut logo on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show a laptop sticker to a client before it goes to print or production.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Pixelbuddha. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
Browse more free sticker mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this sticker mockup for client work?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I put my artwork on the sticker?
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.
Will my artwork look printed or pasted on?
Most print mockups keep the paper texture and lighting on separate layers above your design, so it takes on the grain and shadows. If it still looks too clean, lower the opacity of your artwork a little.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Pixelbuddha gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
