You’ll only need to create a spot color for specific products when the file requires extra information that won’t be printed.
Spot colors are non-printable colors used to indicate special actions on a product, such as custom cut shapes or special finishes.
To ensure your file is print-ready, we recommend downloading the instruction guide available on the product page.
Please note that Designer tool cannot be used to create files with spot colors.
To create a spot color, please follow these steps:
Download the instruction guide from the product page and follow the steps using Adobe Illustrator or another vector-based design program.
Create a separate layer above your artwork layer and name it exactly as instructed.
Open the Swatches panel and either use the swatch provided in the template or create a new one:
If creating a new swatch: Name it exactly as shown in the instructions (including correct capitalization). Set the Color Type to “Spot Color” and enter the CMYK values provided in the instructions.
Use the spot color only to identify paths or fill vector shapes in the areas where the special action is needed.
Make sure Overprint is turned on for all paths in the dedicated layer
Do not use spot colors for design elements that are meant to be printed. Remember: spot colors are technical markers only and they won’t appear in the final print. They’re used to indicate things like custom cuts, special finishes, or white ink on non-white materials.
Save your file as a single PDF with all layers visible and active
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