File Type:
- Preferred File Type: Adobe Illustrator or similar vector-based software.
- All Acceptable File Types: AI, EPS, TIFF, PSD, PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF.
Artwork Specifications & Guidelines:
- Black and White Graphic Art: Ideal art is your design in black on a white background. All black areas of the art will be engraved and raised in finished work.
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Art with shadings or color: If you do not have black and white art, our expert Graphic Art Department can work and convert most art to black and white. As some art of this nature takes more work than others, please select our
Art Fee Graphic Design Services when ordering your stamp and we will advise if additional production prep is needed.
- Hand Drawings: We can convert most hand drawings-for best results they should have lines that are crisp and clean, so that it can be easily converted to graphic art. Art fees may be necessary depending on the art quality.
Reversing Art: We will reverse your art in the engraving process so please submit your art as you wish to see it in the final outcome in finished work.
Artwork Templates: All dies/plates are engraved within a safe area of 2mm from the edge. The Artwork is typically maximized within this area. If you wish your artwork to be set in a specific placement or size, please leave a note so we will know how you wish your artwork sized.
Proofing Process:
- Artwork for orders submitted will receive a first proof within 1 Business Day or less. We provide up to unlimited revisions if necessary.
- Our Custom Department generates a detailed proof after the order is placed online. We offer white glove expert analysis, including sizing and other recommendations, if needed to improve outcome and quality of your seal. We provide one free revision if you wish changes in your original proof. You can also change the art or cancel the order up until final proof approval.
Optional Prepaid Art Fees/Artwork Creation:
Our basic free service includes all file preparations for engraving, basic colored art conversion (if possible, without additional artwork changes) and basic line thickening for best outcome where possible. However, if your Artwork needs additional adjustments or you wish a redesign of an existing art, we can offer this service for an additional fee. Approximate costs:
- $10 Simple modification
- $20 Medium Complexity Artwork Creation
- $30 Complex Artwork Services
- $100 3D Modeling Services