How to create a wrinkle paper effect?

Thanks Paul. I think I will try both methods you listed. I was hoping that with the right combination of actions in photoshop I could transform my existing file into a wrinkle look. Would you know of any free plugins for photoshop that I could try?

-Greg

Greg, I suspect Xenofex 2 (PS plugin) by Alien Skin is just what you’re looking for. Sorry to say though, its not free.

Three of the effects in the plugin (fourteen total) you’re after (Crumble, Cracks and Rip Open) are part of the bundle. Here’s a description for Crumble from the manual...

Crumple simulates the result of balling up of a flat object, such as a piece of paper, and then flattening it back out. Crumple works great on entire images and discrete objects, such as text. Run the Crumple filter and adjust the control sliders until you have achieved the desired effect.

If I were you, I’d go to their web site and check it out. I have it, and use it quite a bit for special effects. Its one of the better PS plugins out there. While you’re there, also take a peek at Eye Candy 4000...another terrific plugin from them.