1. Scanning/Capture Images
A. Scanning
Watercolours and matte art works are best scanned for exceptional detail and colour precision. Max size 30" x 36".
B. Capture
Glossy and varnished paintings are best shot with a digital or film camera as the lighting can be polarized to reduce reflection.
C. Provided digital file
If you like you can also provide your own digital files. Images should be provided at 100% at 300-400 dpi in RGB (tiff is best). Best to include a colour/greyscale reference in your image to adjust for colour cast and reduce calibration time.
2. Design & Layout
We design each new card series from scratch to reflect your style of art and personal taste. Gallery style designs include images, bio, copyright, web and contact information. Once the new cards are designed, we send out PDF proofs for you to proof read and make changes/corrections. This is also the time to select your paper preference.
3. Printers Proofs
Once the designs and text copy are proofed, we calibrate your card images to your original art or to your eye. Full size colour proofs are generated for you to approve (by mail or in person). These proofs are filed along with your archived digital files to make sure that all repeat orders are exactly the same colour (our specialty).
4. Impositions
Each card, invite or bookmark is printed on our standardized press sheet (18.5" x 12.5") and depending on the size of the cards, the images are repeated (ei. 2up, 3up or etc) to maximize the use of the paper.
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5. Printing
Cards are processed and ripped through our state of the art EFI Splash colour server for excellent critical colour reproduction and repeatability on our digital press. We pay close attention to image quality and colour consistency for every order. Not only can we get the colour right, we can reproduce it time and time again.
6. Cutting, Scoring & Bundling
Included in the price of the cards:
Cutting
We cut your cards to size on our precision hydraulic cutter.
Scoring
Each card has it's centre fold scored in a professional scoring machine (prepped for folding)
Bundling
Bundling in packs of 50, 100 or 200 in poly art bags.
7. Presentation Assessories
Need matching envelopes and bags?
Envelopes
We stock standard size envelopes for all art card sizes.
Poly art bags
Re-sealable clear art bags keep your cards and envelopes clean
and provide professional presentation. Eco bags too!
Accessories
We carry a number of presentation products, such as foam core backing, bristol board and boxes. We can also special order just about anything your heart desires.
Ask for a price list of our current stocked accessories or
feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
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