How-to

A few tips and tricks for those designing their own graphics.

RESOLUTION:

DPI of 300 or greater = 300 pixels per inch. EXAMPLE: 3in x 3in sticker = 900x900 pixels or greater.

COLORS:

CMYK is the preferred color space. RGB works but, can shift colors around in unintended ways when printed. 

BLACKS
To get the darkest blacks possible, use the following values (also known as rich black):

Cyan: 50%
Magenta: 50%
Yellow: 50%
Black: 100%

CUT PATHS:

Separate on their own Layer on top of the artwork

DIE-CUT:

Label: Thru-cut
Color: 100% Magenta

KISS-CUT:

Label: Kiss-cut
Color: 100% Cyan

SPOT COLORS:

If including spot colors please label them accordingly:
include spot colors on their own separate layers

White ink: WHITE
Gloss: GLOSS