StandOut Stickers » How To’s http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog Custom Stickers for everyone! Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:24:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How Do I know where my sticker will be Die Cut? http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/08/how-do-i-know-where-my-sticker-will-be-die-cut/ http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/08/how-do-i-know-where-my-sticker-will-be-die-cut/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:04:02 +0000 Stand Out Stickers http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/?p=205 This applies to Custom Contour Cut or Custom Die Cut Stickers only. If you our interested in ordering our standard shapes please use our sticker templates.

If you are unsure of how to set up a die line on your custom sticker leave it to our art team. They’ll make sure it’s perfect. (photo below) A customer wanted a contour cut around their sticker and needed our assistance. We sent over two digital mock ups so they could choose which looked best. The pink line around the sticker represents the “contour cut” and the black line represents the actual sticker die cut.

In this case the customer chose our Custom Contour Cut Stickers and kept a traditional die cut (4″ x 2″ Rectangle Sticker) to help keep the cost down. By going this route they were able to save a die fee.

Stay tuned for a photo shoot of this job completed.



]]> http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/08/how-do-i-know-where-my-sticker-will-be-die-cut/feed/ 0 How To Outline Your Fonts in Adobe Illustrator http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-outline-your-fonts-in-adobe-illustrator/ http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-outline-your-fonts-in-adobe-illustrator/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:01:38 +0000 Stand Out Stickers http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/?p=145 By outlining fonts in Adobe Illustrator this will eliminate the error of us not having the fonts that you supplied us. You wont need to send us your fonts. Instead, when preping your file just take (one) extra step to convert to outlines.

Step 1: Select all your type / fonts

Step 2: Go to Type > Create Outlines

Step 3: You now have outlined fonts.

Now just save your file and submit it to us! To view other quick tutorials that we offer be sure to visit our How To spot on our blog.

Thanks for checking in.



]]> http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-outline-your-fonts-in-adobe-illustrator/feed/ 0 Converting your RGB Image to CMYK in PhotoShop http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/converting-your-rgb-image-to-cmyk-in-photoshop/ http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/converting-your-rgb-image-to-cmyk-in-photoshop/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:34:01 +0000 Stand Out Stickers http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/?p=139 Converting your RGB image to CMYK is as easy as 123! For your sticker file to be print ready you must convert your file to CMYK. Just follow these quick steps and you to can see how easy it is.

Okay, let’s get started.

To check if your file is set up using RGB or CMYK:

Step 1: Go to Image > Mode > Select CMYK (If it’s not already checked).

Step 2: You’re finished!! It’s that simple!

You’re now ready to send your sticker files to print.



]]> http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/converting-your-rgb-image-to-cmyk-in-photoshop/feed/ 0 How To Save Your Custom Sticker File as a .JPG http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-save-your-custom-sticker-file-as-a-jpg/ http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-save-your-custom-sticker-file-as-a-jpg/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:35:18 +0000 Stand Out Stickers http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/?p=75 When using Adobe PhotoShop here is how to properly save your Custom Sticker design as a .JPG file. Please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to File > Save As
Step 1 - Saving As .JPG

Step 2: Name your file & then select .JPEG extension.
Step 2 - Saving As .JPG

Step 3: Select Quality to level 12 for maximum resolution.
Step 3 - Saving As .JPG

Step 4: You’re Finished!! That was easy!

Be sure to stay tuned for more tutorials.



]]> http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-save-your-custom-sticker-file-as-a-jpg/feed/ 0 How To Check If Your Sticker File Is At 300 DPI? http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-check-if-your-sticker-file-is-at-300-dpi/ http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/2009/12/06/how-to-check-if-your-sticker-file-is-at-300-dpi/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:34:15 +0000 Stand Out Stickers http://www.standoutstickers.com/blog/?p=90 If you are using Adobe Photoshop please follow these simple steps to check if your Custom Sticker file is at 300 DPI (dots per inch). You may be asking yourself why is it important that my file is at 300 DPI? 300 DPI is the standard resolution for printing. (Sticker Printing isn’t any different). Also, this will help ensure that your file prints with great quality.

Step 1: Go to Image > Image Size

Step 2: View the highlighted area to see if your file is at 300 DPI. If not, you can change the file and resize the dimensions of your file.

Important Notes:
Please be aware when changing the size of your file and resolution. You may experience your image blurring or pixelating. If this is the case please contact us and  our art department can help guide you.



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