FILE SETUP
Our team will do all the work to set up your file. However, you are welcome to create your own cutlines for us to use if you feel proficient with Adobe Illustrator.
To do this:
1. Create a layer with your design called "Artwork."
2. Create a second layer and call it "Cut Line." You can then use paths to create the cutline how you would like it. If you want it to follow your design, vectorize then offset the design and convert that path to a stroke.
SAFETY MARGIN
For designs with a border, you maintain a margin of at least 0.05" between the cutline and the design.
We also print and cut stickers with a full bleed. Meaning the design will go to the edge of the stickers. For this, we bring the cut line inside your art by approximately 0.03". When setting up your own design, bring the cutline in by 0.03" as well.
MINIMUM CUT SIZE
For die-cut stickers, our smallest size is 0.75x0.75". If you need something smaller please contact us. For kiss-cut stickers, we can do 0.5x0.5".
FINE DETAIL
The finest detail we recommend is 0.5pt line-weight.
COLOR
Artwork can be supplied in CMYK or RGB; We typically recommend RGB. It has a broader color gamut and gives a more accurate print for our setup. We use ten ink colors to hit over 98% of Pantone colors.
RESOLUTION
We recommend that you submit your images in 300ppi at full size. Our team will automatically enhance low-resolution images. Super low-resolution images may still come out grainy even after improving. We will contact you if we think there could be an issue.
FILE FORMAT
You can submit any file format you like. If you set the file up yourself, you can save it and upload it as a PDF.
WHITE PRINT
By default, we leave white areas of designs transparent. Meaning we don't lay down ink in those areas. Instead, your chosen vinyl material will show through there.
Our printers can print white ink. If you need white ink printed on your stickers, please reach out for a custom quote.
TRANSPARENT STICKER
We typically add a layer of white ink under the colored inks for clear stickers. This enhances the opacity, making the colors brighter.
Note that transparent stickers aren't as bright as white vinyl stickers, even with a layer of white ink. This is due to the translucent nature of the ink. As a result, transparent stickers may look lighter than on your screen.
