Twisted Handle Paper Bag Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
If you’re presenting a paper bag logo, this twisted handle paper bag mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced. Because it’s paper, the material shows through a little, which keeps the result believable.
Merch sellers and boutiques tend to get the most out of files like this. A small tip: check barcodes, weights and small legal text at 100% zoom. Packaging clients always look for those.
Packaging is judged on the shelf in a couple of seconds, so seeing the design on the real shape tells you more than the flat dieline ever will. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
Use it for
- A paper bag logo
- A tote bag print
- A shopping bag design
This is a free file from Mockups Design. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Twisted Handle Paper Bag Mockup: editable parts
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Base colour of the pack
- Gloss and highlight layers
- Shadows
How to use the Twisted Handle Paper Bag Mockup
- Export each side of the pack as its own image if the file has separate smart objects.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Turn the highlight layer down if it washes out your logo.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
One more thing: render two colour versions side by side. Clients choose faster when they compare.
Where the Twisted Handle Paper Bag Mockup works best
- Show a shopping bag design on your online shop or product page.
- Show a paper bag logo to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present a tote bag print in a client proposal or brand guide.
Before you download
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Browse more free bag mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
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 packaging colour?
Usually yes. There is normally a colour layer under the design smart object, so you can change the base colour without touching your artwork.
