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Finishes, materials, file setup — everything that makes packaging hit different, explained in plain language. No fluff, straight from the press floor.
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Swipe through the finishes and effects that make your packaging stand out. Tap any card for a closer look.
A clear shiny ink we print on top of your artwork, like the clear coat on a car. On its own it isn't really an effect — what matters is where we put it. Used on part of a design it makes that part pop.
A premium finishing ink that lays a glossy, ultra-smooth coat over specific areas instead of the whole surface. Cured instantly under UV light for a striking contrast against matte.
Gloss varnish, but stacked. We run multiple layers over the same spots until the design rises off the surface and you can feel it with your fingers.
Our base material. Flat, non-reflective and clean. No shine, no glare, just a smooth surface that absorbs light — and it's what makes gloss and embossing pop.
A rainbow-colored material that shifts as it moves or the light changes. Every angle shows different colors. Works on its own or under spot gloss and embossing.
A layer of solid white ink printed under your artwork so colors stay true on clear, holographic or dark materials instead of going see-through.
UV-cured ink applied to chosen areas only. It's how we get sharp, glassy highlights that sit right next to matte areas without bleeding.
Print-ready means 300dpi, CMYK, fonts outlined and 0.125in of bleed all round. Send PDF, AI or PNG. Not there yet? Our studio cleans it up for $25.
Every sticker, bag, jar label and tube label we run is matte. It hides fingerprints, scans clean and holds ink better than gloss — so that's the only finish we offer.
Bags come 4x5 standard (upright) or 5x4 sideways (landscape). Pick the one your artwork reads best in — layout matters more than fill weight at these sizes.
Give every file 0.125in of bleed and keep text 0.15in inside the trim so a tiny cut shift never eats your logo.
Design in CMYK. Bright RGB blues and neon greens shift on press — your printed proof shows you exactly what to expect.
PDF, AI or PNG at 300dpi. Outline your fonts and embed your images so nothing swaps out on our end.
Premade bag orders run 5 to 7 days. Custom work starts once you approve the proof, and it ships the same day it's finished.
Store, minimums, proofs and shipping — all in one place.
