How to create an old look, like old painting

[mddesign]

I need to create a seal with the writing inside, which would have an old, old look, with cracks, missing spots, faded colors at some places.

Thank you for any help.

 

[apepp]

try this link:

http://www.fontshop.com/fontfeed/archives/2005/10/how_to_create_a.cfm

andrew

 

[apepp]

here is another:

http://www.thedesignworld.com/photoshop-tutorials/text-effects/passport-stamp/

andrew

 

[apepp]

another good one:

http://www.totaltutorials.com/tutorialframe.php?tid=251

andrew

 

[apepp]

another useful link:

http://www.biorust.com/tutorials/detail/181/en/

andrew

 

[mddesign]

Thank you, Andrew. It's very helpful