Antique scroll paper and seamless texture

[DeathByPixels]

Hi folks,

I'm just about to start creating a WordPress theme and I'm just working out the look that I'd like to achieve. The look I'd like to achieve is a fantasy/medieval style. So basically I want each blog post to look like it was written on old antique paper.

I found this image on iStockPhoto and I am thinking of purchasing it to use for the texture. But before I do that, I'd like to know if the texture of the paper could be used for the purpose I've outlined i.e. a background texture for blog posts so that they look like they're written on old antique paper. Can it be used seamlessly?

IF you guys got better ideas for how I can make my blog posts look like they're written on antique paper i.e. the background texture then feel free to share.

[Tamlin]

One option might be to make your own image in Photoshop (cheaper, too!).
There are lots of tutorials for antique/distressed paper and parchment out there:
photoshop old paper tutorial - Google Search

[DeathByPixels]

True but it will need to be seamless for repeating vertically.

[Tamlin]

There are plenty of tutorials for that, too - we even have a couple here at BioRUST:

BioRUST.com :: Tutorials >> Seamless Textures

BioRUST.com :: Tutorials >> Advanced Seamless Textures

[MoodsR4Cattle]

Before you spend your cash, you could check out the free images at Stock Exchange:

stock.xchng - the leading free stock photography site

[agentxi]

yes it is possible, but I would make sure there is no distinguishing marks on the paper you use, as it will be more obvious when it's repeated. so keep your tonal changes to a minimum when creating a repeating texture such as paper...