Metallic Lighter Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author MockupFree
If you’re presenting merch branding, this metallic lighter mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced. The metallic surface is the main character here, so designs with some contrast stand out best.
Merch brands and product designers tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: keep your artwork simple. Small objects shrink details quickly, so a bold mark reads better than fine lines.
Small branded items are often the part of an identity that clients remember, so it’s worth showing them properly.
MockupFree created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What’s inside the Metallic Lighter Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Logo or artwork, placed through the smart object
- Object colour, where included
- Background colour
- Shadows
How to use the Metallic Lighter Mockup
- 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.
- Try the logo in one colour and full colour.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
One more thing: change the background colour to your brand palette; it does more for the final image than people expect.
Where the Metallic Lighter Mockup works best
- Show a pattern to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of merch branding and let the client pick.
- Show a small logo on your online shop or product page.
Before you download
- Made by MockupFree. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
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Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to MockupFree. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the accessory?
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.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
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.
