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NEED ARTWORK?

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND CLEAN UP 

Our team will work with you to turn your ideas into a high resolution image and print ready.

  Original artwork design and artwork clean-up starts at $45 per hour. Low-res and blurry artwork files that are not ideal for printing may need to be reworked for quality printing. 

Just CONTACT US and we can help you figure out what your needs are if you are unsure.

I HAVE MY OWN ARTWORK.

 TEMPLATES & GUIDELINES 


Many customers provide their own high-res artwork.  vector files, Raster images at 300 DPI, Photorealistic and full-color images 600 DPI. For details on artwork specs check out GUIDLINES AND TEMPLATES

 

Apparel

 

  • T-SHIRTS
  • LONGSLEEVES
  • SWEATSHIRTS
  • HOODIES
  • CREWNECK
  • V-NECKS
  • TANK TOPS


 

  • SWEATPANTS
  • POCKET TEES
  • MESH SHORTS
  • TOTE BAGS
  • APRONS
  • TIE-DYE 

 

  • JERSEYS
  • DRESSES
  • BANDANAS
  • HATS
  • JACKETS

TYPES OF INKS AND ADDITIVES:


  

PLASTISOL INK

The most common t-shirt printing option.  Our high-quality  plastisol inks will create a bold and crisp print that allows the colors to be bright and vibrant.  Plastisol ink can be combined with additives such as puff, soft-hand, glow, etc to achieve different printing effects.

 

SHIMMER METALLIC INK

Special plastisol ink available in gold and silver shimmer this ink will result in a shiny metallic ink print to stand out from the rest. 

 

 

PUFF INK

Puff additive can be added to plastisol inks that will make the print with thickness and give your artwork dimension often paired with other non-puff colors.  Puff printing results in a matte looking print similar to look and feel of suede.

 

CLEAR GLOSS GEL

High-gloss “gel” print can simulate a wet or shiny print without any color.  Gloss printing is subtle and often used for creating a black-on-black style print.

 

GLOW IN THE DARK INK

Prints very light transparent green and glows after being exposed to bright light and black lights.  Optimal results when printed over a white ink base.

 

INSIDE TAG / LABEL PRINTING

Tag printing adds a professional touch to your t-shirts brand.   We advise using blanks  that have tear-away tags such as Next Level, Bella Canvas, Alstyle and Gildan in which tags can be easily removed for private labeling.

GUIDELINES AND TEMPLATES

 

TEMPLATES & GUIDELINES

ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS


Vector files or high-res images are ideal for printing


  • For vector files – Export to PDF file for maximum compatibility.
  • Raster images at 300 DPI and sized to intended print size.  PNG/PDF preferred.
  • Photorealistic and full-color images 600 DPI recommended for optimal color separations.
  • Avoid artwork files with heavy compression or soft anti-aliased edges.


Required information for each print location:


  • Print width
  • Print location specifics
  • Pantone color(s) if using specific PMS colors
  • Mock-ups are encouraged


MAX IMPRINT SIZES


Unisex / Mens: 12″ x 16″

Womens/ Youth: 11″ x 14″

Sleeve:  3.60″ x 16″

Pants:  5.60″ x 16″


GRAPHIC DESIGN AND CLEAN UP


Original artwork design and artwork clean-up starts at $45 per hour. Low-res and blurry artwork files that are not ideal for printing may need to be reworked for quality printing.


MOCK-UPS


We offer complimentary mock-ups to assure that the final product matches the client’s vision and expectations.   Mock-ups are an approximation of how the final product will look.  Please review carefully and get in touch with any questions prior to approving the mock-up.  Once the mock-up is approved the layout and art is final.


COLOR MATCHING


For custom colors we recommend submitting Pantone Coated PMS colors as the most accurate way to ensure we print the exact color for your design.


We can pick colors closest to the artwork on the screen which may be close but is less accurate than selecting and mixing specific Pantone colors.
 

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The Sparks Machine Screen Printing

2042 NW Birdsdale Ave, Gresham, OR 97030

thesparksmachine@yahoo.com (971)678-5566

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