templates, instructions & artwork submission form
Jump to this form to submit artwork & files FOR your order
- Please make sure you are selecting the correct template and instructions for the product you are purchasing
not sure if you want satin-wrapped® or direct print products? no problem! see this page for more info.
submitting artwork for :
1. Please provide artwork within 48 hours of placing your order, via this form
2. Please submit separate files for front, top, and back. See template for print area dimensions.
Unless requested, we will center your design and scale it to largest possible (whole image showing when book is closed). If you do not supply a mock-up or request a proof, we will set up your files as we feel looks best.
- if you are a seasoned graphic designer, you may request a template for single-file (front, top, back) print with bleed
3. Files should be HIGH RESOLUTION .jpg or .png. (or .ai / .pdf) Resolution should be at least 300 DPI when you first create the file. Please do not use 72 DPI (that’s for web graphics). You cannot make your resolution higher, once your design is created at a low resolution.
4. The print area front and back is approximately 1.25 inches wide and 1.125 inches tall *** it is wider than it is tall *** print area for top is approx 1.25″ wide x .20″
This is known as the aspect ratio. Do not create your artwork using these dimensions for your file size. This is extremely important! If you do not understand the difference between “aspect ratio” and “print dimensions” or how to scale artwork, please see this video for more information.
5. We strongly recommend: no super fine or faint lines, no teeny-tiny print.
There should be NO BIG DIFFERENCE IN TEXT SIZES within the design. Tiny print can be difficult to read on a matchbook – this is a common mistake.
6. please submit all artwork as .png files with transparent background. (or as vector-based artwork with no background)
for black matchbooks: you’ll need to beef up the SIZE and WEIGHT of your lines – fine, pale lines on black will go bye-bye. Choose a color that has a strong contrast with the book color – blue on blue won’t really show up too well, etc.
***** We strongly recommend printing the design to scale, to see if it’s legible before you submit *****
If you are not sure you’ll be able to complete these steps, no worries! Please add the “extra help” option, or contact us – you’ll get the best quality print, guaranteed.
submitting artwork for :
1. please use the correct template for your order
if you are ordering matchboxes with a design on only one side, use the Single-Sided, Satin-Wrapped Matchbox Template
OR
if you are ordering matchboxes with a design on both sides (as well as on the spine!) use the Double-Sided, Satin-Wrapped Matchbox Template
design with your box color in mind
- Outer box is available in white or black – inside slide boxes are all white (even with the black outer box)
- printed background can be any colors you’d like, but . . .
- For double-sided boxes, we recommend selecting a light color background
- For single-sided boxes, we recommend a white or black border around the perimeter of your design
design: paerlesspost
for double-sided boxes, there are two ways you can set up your Files:
method 1 (easy): send separate files for each “safe area”
method 2 (if you are a seasoned graphic designer): set up one, single file, using the double-sided template, and create a bleed, if you want a background color
2. all files should be
HIGH RESOLUTION .jpg or .png
– OR –
vector-based (.pdf or .ai)
Resolution should be at least 300 DPI when you first create the file. Please do not use 72 DPI (that’s for web). You cannot make your resolution higher, once your design is created.
The print area for front and back is approximately 52 mm x 32 mm
This is known as the aspect ratio. Do not create your artwork using these dimensions for your file size. This is extremely important! If you do not understand the difference between “aspect ratio” and “print dimensions” or how to scale artwork, please see this video for more information.
3. Please provide artwork within 48 hours of placing your order, via this form
submitting artwork for :
1. please use the correct template for your order
if you are ordering factory-printed 20-strike matches, use the 20-strike template
OR
if you are ordering 30-strike matches, use the 30-strike template
design with print size in mind!
- remember: matchbooks are very small – if you can make a test print, before finalizing your artwork, you’ll know if your text is legible
custom design: the match muse
there are two ways you can set up your Files:
method 1 (if you are a seasoned graphic designer): set up one, single file for the outside and inside of the matchbooks, using the correct template, and create a bleed, if you want a background color
method 2 (easy): send separate vector (or high resolution) files for each “safe area” and have our team create your layout – requires additional purchase via our custom design listing
2. ideally, all files should be vector-based (.pdf or .ai)
* you can also submit high resolution, pixel-based artwork (jpg or png) but we do not offer a guarantee as to how the files might print. we can only offer a (professional) opinion.
if you’re submitting pixel artwork, Resolution should be at least 300 DPI when you first create the file. Please do not use 72 DPI (that’s for web). You cannot make your resolution higher, once your design is created.
3. Please provide artwork within 48 hours of placing your order, via this form
Please only use this form *AFTER* you have placed an order!
*Please note that file names will be changed, when submitted through this form. Please be sure to indicate the purpose / desired placement of each file!
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