Artwork FAQDo you charge for artwork?
A $50 per hour artwork fee applies for each piece of artwork we design for you. What are the software you have? We have all the latest software for engraving that is compatible with our machines and nothing more. For Laser Marking, 3D Printing, CNC, Sublimation and Embroidery. We have much more than whats listed hear. so we are more than capable to handle your projects. VCarve Pro 8.5, PhotoVCarve, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017, Master Cam, Auto-Cad, Solid-Works, Cubify Invent, Cubify Sculpt, SIMPLIFY3D. and for Embroidery PEdesign Next and PEdesign 10 How long is a quote from you good for? One wreak from the day you revive the quote by email or by phone. Where should I send my artwork? Attach your artwork to an email and send it to: [email protected] or Mail a clean copy of your original artwork to: 92 Horse Plain Road, New Britain, CT 06053 Why is the engraving Quality low for heavily discounted engraving? High quality engraving takes a very long time to engrave. so we can't offer the discounted pricing (anything under fifteen dollars) for the high quality engraving. the cost is associated with the time it takes to engrave an item. How will i get billed? We can call you and take payment over the phone or send you a e-invoice. if we send you a e-invoice it will come to your email address, and it will be from square.com, you can click the link and pay the invoice, rate our service and even leave a tip if you chose to do so. What types of files do you accept? We prefer: DXF, EPS, WMF, TIF, AI, JPG, PDF Only Files Exported from CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 and up to 2017. We will also accept: PNG, GIF, BMP, PSD, DOC, PPT and others Only Files Exported from CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 and up to 2017. I want a color image! What are my options? Sublimated aluminum plaques or plates and outdoor fiberglass allow for color printing. All other options are laser-engraved in black, charcoal, or frosted white, depending. What is dpi? DPI stands for "dots per inch". When a printer reads an image, the dpi determines how many "dots" of ink will fill each square inch of surface. The higher count of dots, the better quality image. Most images found on your computer will be the standard: 72dpi. For optimal printing, the minimum recommended is 300dpi. Where can I get the best artwork from? The best source for high resolution artwork is your company's art, marketing, or graphics department. Always request vector or print-ready artwork. Some PDFs are scalable, meaning the text and graphics increase proportionately in size when you enlarge them. If you don't have an art department, try sending us a PDF with your logo on it. For photos, the best source is either a direct export from a digital camera or a very high-quality scan. Why can't you just resize my artwork? There are two basic types of images: raster and vector. Please note discounted engraving does not qualify for fast engraving or covered by our money back or replacement warranty!
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See Some Examples
This type of Vector art work is good for engraving on any Metal, Glass wood, tile, leather and more.
Vector artwork uses math to draw areas of color and shape. Because of that, the artwork retains is clarity no matter how big or small it is! Vector files include: DXF, AI, some PDFs, SVG Every Vector Art image is composed of perfect, closed vector paths. None of the paths cross or intersect, and all paths are on the same, single layer. Vector Art will cut and weed perfectly in metal, can be easily color filled for large format marking and will provide spectacular results for engraving. Perfect results first time... every time. It's guaranteed! |
This type if Raster image is only good for engraving on wood. not good for engraving on metal or glass.
Raster artwork is made up of a grid of pixels, or tiny squares of color, to create an image. When you increase the size of that image, the squares stretch and become distorted. This results in poor printing and line art. Raster files include: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIF |
Can't I just get my images from Google?
Maybe. Google image search now has the ability to search for images by size. Always try Large first 300 x 300, 600 x 600 or 1200 x 1200, for the best results fore getting best engraving results.
Maybe. Google image search now has the ability to search for images by size. Always try Large first 300 x 300, 600 x 600 or 1200 x 1200, for the best results fore getting best engraving results.
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