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ARTWORK:
Art size should be approximately a 4" diameter circle.
Digital
art (Preferred) must
include a pdf version 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.
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HERE TO SEE THE PRICING FOR THE CUSTOM CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS SHOWN
ABOVE
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 may be 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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