Artwork Preparation Guide For Custom Boxes

Packaging Desires expects its customers to give the designs in the required format to avoid any errors. If you have not abided by the artwork guidelines as explained below then Packaging Desires will not be held responsible for that. The creation of a perfect custom box design requires careful attention particularly when it comes to the preparation of artwork for printing. If your graphic files do not meet the necessary specifications then you might encounter typographical errors and other printing issues. To prevent such an error, carefully read the detailed guidelines for artwork and ensure a flawless look for your custom packaging boxes.

Key Lines In Artwork Formation

There are three essential lines that you have to consider while designing custom boxes. The cutting line, bleed line, and safety margin. Each of the three lines plays an essential role in the printing and trimming process. Cutting Line (Red Lines) The cutting line shows the exact dimensions where the box will be cut and folded. While preparing the artwork ensure that all the important elements of your box design such as logos, texts, and images are at least 0.125 inches away from the cutting line. This helps in the prevention of the cutting of important artwork during manufacturing time. Cutting lines ensure that boxes are cut to the correct size and shape. Example  For instance, you need a 10 x 10 inches box. Your cutting line will be of exactly this dimension. So while preparing the design on the boxes make sure that the critical design elements are 0.125 inches away from this line. Bleed Line (Blue Lines) The bleed line is the part of the artwork that extends beyond the cutting line. This ensures that there remain no unprinted edges on the box after trimming. So if your box has any background pattern or colour then it must extend beyond 0.125 of the cutting line so that when the box is cut no white edges appear. Example  For instance, you need a box of 10 x 10 and your box has a blue background so you must extend this blue area by 0.125 inches outside the cutting line. This way, even if a slight shift in the cutting occurs the blue background will cover the entire edge. Safety Margin (Green Lines) Safety margins are indicated by green lines. It is the area inside the cutting line where all the significant artwork and text are placed. This is important to avoid accidental cutting of any important component of artwork. Example  If your box is 10 x 10, then the safety margin will extent to 9.75 inches area inside the cutting line. This ensures all the crucial design elements remain in the safe zone. By following our artwork guidelines, you can ensure that your custom design is accurately produces without the cutting of any critical element and to get a professional and polishes appearance to give the box. For further assistance you can contact Packaging Desires on the given number and get all your querries answered.