Art, Die, and Product Proof Preparation
Tooling for our products can be created by a variety of techniques, and tooling charges vary with size, method of manufacture, and type of art and die modeling required.
Artwork Formats
- Black and white camera ready artwork.
- Vector art: Adobe Illustrator (PC/Mac) or Corel Draw (PC).
- Bitmap art — black and white, no shading, not antialiased (TIF, JPG, EPS).
- Scans should be larger than the actual size and at least 300 dpi. We can also accept laser-printed art at a minimum of 600 dpi and at a scale of at least 4:1.
We will develop art for jobs with reference material not complying with these guidelines, but additional development costs may be charged. Creation of artwork will be charged at $75(G) per hour (1/2 hour minimum).
For three-dimensional sculpture, additional reference material must be provided, including photographs, high-quality line drawings, or product brochures.
For all products, we prepare a basic art layout for your approval. After art approval and die development, we submit either a pre-production proof or an electronic scan of the proof. Pre-production proof charges may apply for certain products. Please contact the factory.
Our tooling and die development charge is a one-time charge to cover all dies and production molds. This charge does not repeat with reorders if the reorder is for the same product with no changes. We maintain all models, molds, dies, and tools as our property for your exclusive use.