Create your artwork. After art is created, ensure that there are no placed images in your file.
A placed image is not automatically vectorized.
A placed image is contained with a box rather than outlined in points. Placed images need to be traced or vectorized before printing.
Before sending your graphics, check to make sure all the fonts have been turned to outlines.
In Illustrator
open file
select all
type
create outlines
save as
Save your Illustrator files as
.pdf, .eps, or .ai files and
send to us through the QUOTE REQEST FORM
or simply Email to Studio@PhantomChicken
Raster files are made up of tiny dots that blend to create the illusion of solid color and graphics. All raster files, or files created in applications like Photoshop, need to be vectorized prior to printing.
Because of this, the files need to have a resolution of at least 300dpi at actual print size.
If the graphic is one-color, make it a black image on a white background, this will give more detail.
If the graphic has more than one color in it, time will be necessary to create color separations. Computer time starts at $60/hr.
Save your raster files as
.jpeg, .gif, or .png files and
send to us through the QUOTE REQEST FORM
or simply Email to Studio@PhantomChicken
Our studio houses one 4-color manual press.
This means there are certain limitations to the type of artwork we can print here.
Full color artwork is best realized at a digital printing, or automated screenprinting operation.
Our press can print one, two, three, or four color images.
If your graphic requires more than that, we will let you know.
