What we need from you...
The Creative Concepts Art Department hopes to answer any questions that
you might have concerning artwork that we will print or embroider. If you
decide to bring in the art for your project, using one of the following formats
is more cost effective and makes the job go more smoothly, quickly, and accurately.
On Disk...
If you have used a graphics program to create the artwork, the ideal formats in
which to save your file are:
- Corel Draw 9.0 (or earlier)
- Adobe Illustrator (for PC)
- PC compatible EPS (created from vector artwork)
- TIFF (For printing, very high resolution - 600 ppi, For Embroidery - 100 ppi.)
Note: Low resolution images such as those from the internet or images created in other
software such as Microsoft Word are rarely acceptable. Lower resolution graphics can be
used for embroidery, but are unacceptable for printing. If you supply a low resolution
graphic for printing, we will be forced to re-create the art which will result in art
charges. When you create your file, remember that lines should not be too thin (less
than 1 pt.) or they will not print properly.
If there is more than one color, make these colors spot colors so they can be separated
accurately. If there are varying shades of one color (also known as halftones or screens)
make sure that they are between 10% to 50% of the original color. Anything below 10% will
typically not show up during printing and percentages above 50% will usually print almost
solidly with a muddy appearance. If possible, these halftones should be set at 35 lines
per inch (lpi).
Image resolution should be at least 600 ppi (pixels per inch). This way, we can enlarge
the image without fear of rough lines and text or graininess.
Any font used in the graphic should be either converted to paths or curves or should be
included on the disk (True Type or Type 1 fonts only). We accept 3.5" floppies, CDs, and
100 megabyte Zip disks. You can also e-mail the files to us at matt@creativeconcepts-llc.com.
On Paper...
If you bring us a drawing or printout, please do not color or shade in the drawing
(if possible). Otherwise, we will have to spend hours removing colors and shading in
a graphic because we had no way of otherwise making the original art printable. Also,
bring in your artwork on paper that's legal-sized (8.5" x 14") or smaller, otherwise
it won't fit on our scanner bed. We can scale it to a bigger print size if necessary.
What is Camera-Ready Art?
True camera-ready art is a clear black and white image on white paper at a size that
can be enlarged to finished dimensions while maintaining image integrity (i.e.: no
pixelization occurs when re-sizing). Lines are thick. There are no grays. Paper is
not wrinkled, ripped, or taped together and no smudges, spots, or pencil or pen marks
cover the image in any way. Look at your image and determine if it is indeed "camera
ready." If not, either locate a better image or expect an art charge for cleanup or
new artwork creation time.
Can we help you?
The quality of our work can be attested to by the many loyal customers who have come
back year after year to receive the highest caliber of creativity, ingenuity, and
attention they've come to expect. Graphics are specially designed for your needs. We
work with you, helping you to focus your ideas, create completely new concepts, and
polish off old designs. Visit our Graphic Design page for more information.
Often, it is faster (and therefore less expensive) to let us design your project than
if we have to scan in your art, drop in color, typeset, etc.
If we still haven't answered all of your questions, please contact us. We will be glad
to discuss your project and its art requirements.
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