ARTWORK GUIDELINES
We always aim to achieve the very best print quality, and to deliver as quickly as possible.
To help expedite print jobs we'd kindly ask that the following guidelines are used for supplying artwork.
But, if you're in any doubt, please contact us to discuss, and send us what artwork you have readily available.
ARTWORK FORMAT
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.eps .pdf .svg .ai
PROVIDE ARTWORK IN A VECTOR-BASED FORMAT
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CONVERT ALL TYPE TO OUTLINES
Before we begin printing your stress balls we will need to be supplied with the artwork you'd like printed. Our preferred file type would be vector based artwork, saved as an EPS, AI, PDF or SVG file with any fonts converted to outlines. If artwork cannot be supplied in these formats, don't worry - send us what you have and we can convert any artwork files to vector using a supplied high-quality file such as a jpg or png; however, this may add a short delay to delivery whilst the artwork is converted.
If only text is to be printed for example, a web address or a message the default font we use is Palanquin - if a specific non-standard type-face is required, please send us the font file, and we will use accordingly.
Palanquin Font
IF YOU NEED US TO ADD TYPE WE WILL USE THE PALANQUIN GOOGLE FONT
PRINT COLOURS
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SPECIFY COLOURS USING THE
PANTONE® COLOUR SYSTEM
To ensure print colours match brand guidelines and are to customers satisfaction, we use the proprietary and industry known Pantone Colour System. It is helpful to receive pantone references for print colours to make certain colours match - these should be available in your brand guidelines document, from your marketing department (or agency). There is also a helpful tool on the official Pantone website where it's possible to convert RGB, CMYK and HEX colour codes to coated pantone references. If you cannot supply a Pantone reference for your print colour, our artwork studio will be able to specify a closest match, using the offical Pantone conversion tool.
PRINT SIZES/AREAS
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THE PRINT AREA IS DEPENDENT ON THE SHAPE YOU CHOOSE
DETAILS ARE ON EACH PRODUCT PAGE
All stress balls have different sized print positions and printable areas which can be found on each product page, within the product specification section. Some stress balls can be printed on just one side, others two sides or on a shape like the cube stress ball it's possible to print on all six sides!
Please note, print sizes displayed are for a pad printing. If an alternate print method is required the print area may be smaller.
VISUALS
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WE PROVIDE A DIGITAL VISUAL
SHOWING YOUR LOGO IN POSITION
Within a one to two days of your order being confirmed, we will provide a digital mock-up of the stress shape showing the size, layout and colour of the print is supplied your approval. We will always use the maximum printable area available for that shape and print position, unless advised to do otherwise.
We also provide pre-order digital visuals for customers who would like to see the size and layout of print before placing an order. We are unable to provide pre-order visuals of bespoke shapes, please see our bespoke page for more information about custom made stress ball shapes or our manufacturing page to see how stress balls are manufactured.
