| KISS! |
| KEEP IT SIMPLY SIMPLE |
- The biggest thing to keep in mind while designing is to keep
your graphics SIMPLE
- You will see these tips mentioned over and over throughout this
site
- Bold, clear lines, Minimialistic Object Design, and Clear Text
will all combine to not only make a quality end product, but you
will find the creativity of these designs will add an extra element
to the "look" of your final product.
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| Artwork Specifications |
| If you are sending your artwork
by email |
We accept the following formats for PC only!
- Corel Draw (10 and below)
- Illustrator (10 and below)
- TIFF / EPS / (300-600 DPI)
YOUR ARTWORK MUST BE CREATED IN THESE PROGRAMS...NOT MERELY SCANNED
OR IMPORTED
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| Mac users Hints |
| Photoshop |
- Convert your artwork to a Tiff
- at 300dpi with no background color
- use white or transparent to reduce file size)
- export it to a new file
- When exporting, a window should appear allowing you to save
it for IBM PC
- send us that file.
- Read the section on FONTS click here
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| Illustrator |
- Save as an EPS
- Convert any Text to Curves
- Read the section on FONTS click here
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| Sorry no guarantees that Mac files will work. |
| Things to DO before sending your artwork
|
- READ THIS PAGE in it's entirety, then ask us questions, we'd
love to help!
- All artwork must be "black on white"; Meaning that we do not
print half tones or photos. We DO PRINT multiple colors, but these
are simply multiple "layers" of black on white.
- Make sure the size of your artwork is the size you want on the
finished product (or slightly larger)
- When Appropriate, please include crop marks so we know where
you want the artwork to be placed on the finished product
- KEEP IT SIMPLE; To make sure your design will look it's best,
try to keep it simple.
- Avoid thin lines; Thin lines (below 1-pt) have a tendency to
"close up" in the screen. Meaning that the line will not show
up as you might want on the finished product
- Choose BOLD fonts; Generally, a MINIMUM font size 10
points will work (depending on font style)
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| Things WE CAN DO to help you with
your artwork |
- If you are unsure what sizing will be appropriate, We can help
you size your artwork to fit the finished product. Be sure to
note this when you send us your artwork.
- We can "reverse the image" (creating a negative image) at no
extra charge
- We do accept "camera ready" artwork; meaning that it can be
photocopied, hand drawn, or laser printed; but make sure the ink
is BLACK ONLY. Depending on the complexity of the "camera ready"
artwork, additional charges may apply
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| How to deal with FONTS |
- Fonts are one of the most CRITICAL components of your artwork,
they can make "make or break" your final product. So pay very
close attention to how you handle them.
- Send us a copy of your font(s) with your artwork click
here to learn how
- Convert all fonts to curves within your artwork click
here to learn how
- At a MINIMUM, tell us the name of the fonts you have used in
your artwork
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| How to send your Artwork |
| Your artwork can be sent by using our email
address |
Your artwork can be sent via Postal Mail, to speed the process,
please address your mail as follows:
Attention: Order Processing
EastBilt Mfg.
PO Box 404
Trumbauersville, Pa. 18970
- We accept files sent in on floppies, Zip disks, or CDs.
- All disks must have paper proof sent along with them, meaning
a printed copy or copies
- Label EACH DISK with filename(s) and format
- In addition, Label EACH DISK with YOUR name, email address,
and phone number
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