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ARTWORK:
Art size should be approximately a 4" diameter circle. For
multi-color jobs please include a color composite as well as black
& white separations for each ink color. Digital
art must include a paper printout to verify artwork.
Digital art must be compatible with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe
Illustrator for the Macintosh, with all text converted to outlines.
Return of Artwork: Artwork will be returned only
if noted on the purchase order.
COMPUTER
ART SPECIFICATIONS
Acceptable Programs: Adobe Photoshop 6.0, Adobe Illustrator 9.0
(A) Artwork should fit in a 4 to 5" circle (No bigger or smaller)
(B) Artwork should be clean high contrast black & white line art
with sharp precisely defined edges.
(The exception is art that requires 4 color process)
(C) Artwork can consist of up to 4 ink colors.
(D) Any notes, colors, screens can be indicated on separate copy of
the artwork. Screens (30%, 40%, 50%, etc..) should be indicated on an
overlay.
(E) Multi-color artwork should have lines that are no less than
5-points at the 5" size ( ex: ) for the colors that are being
trapped.
(F) For digital art, please convert all type to outlines or include
the font suitcases for Macintosh.
(G) If art is sent on a disk, please send a color printout of the disk
artwork along with black & white separations. Each separation may
include gradients, screens, and flat color together on one page.
SCREENS & GRADIENTS
If a spot color has screens and gradients, please send three versions
of the spot color in black & white.
1: One version with the screens and halftones removed.
2: One version with screens and halftones, clearly indicating the
numeric value of the screens and gradients.
3: One version with screens and halftones represented by solid black.
SCREENS:
Due to limitations in our plate making process, any screens less than
25% appear as 0% and screens over 85% appear as 100%. Please do not
use screens that are less than 25% or more than 85%.
GRADIENTS:
Despite the limitations mentioned with screens, you can continue using
0% to 100% for the gradients, and we will try and compensate for them.
WORKING WITH ILLUSTRATOR:
1: Save the art on the disk at least 250% of its final size.
Example: If the final art on the product is 2", then the art on
disk should be 5"
2: If the Illustrator file contains placed Photoshop pictures, please
include the Photoshop pictures separately and make sure the colors are
separated properly.
3: Save each spot color in a separate layer in Illustrator.
4: Label the layers by the spot color name when possible.
5: On the disk, gradients and screens do not need to be separated from
the solid spot color.
6: Use the P.O.# as part of the file name.
7: Save file as a Illustrator EPS format.
WORKING WITH PHOTOSHOP:
1: Unless the picture is to be printed using process colors, convert
the picture to separations using spot colors.
2: Save the art on the disk at least 250% of its final size.
Example: If the final art on the product is 2", then the art on
disk should be 5"
3: For a 4" to 5" picture, make the resolution between 150
dpi and 200 dpi.
4: Make the image mode “grayscale”.
5: Save each spot color in a separate layer or channel in Photoshop.
6: Label the layers or channels by the spot color name when possible.
7: On the disk, gradients and screens do not need to be separated from
the solid spot color.
8: Use the P.O.# as part of the file name.
8: Save file as a Photoshop format.
STOCKINGS
Stocking designs must be vector artwork for Adobe Illustrator.
Stocking designs cannot contain any screens or gradients.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
PAPER PROOFS: One full color or
black & white paper proof is available upon request at no charge.
SPEC SAMPLES: Available on
ornaments until August 31st. Please inquire for charges.
NORMAL PACKAGING: Ornaments are
individually gift boxed. 2 5/8" ornaments shipped 75 per carton
(10 lbs.), 3 1/4" ornaments shipped 50 per carton (10 lbs.)
Stockings and ornament stands are shipped bulk.
SPLIT DESTINATION SHIPMENTS:
Labels must be supplied. Please inquire for charges.
PRODUCTION TIME: Approximately 3-4
weeks from receipt of camera ready artwork or approved art layout.
Rush service is available, please ask for a quote.
F.O.B.
POINT: Factory in Colorado
As always you
may order by phone (888) 249-0420
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