![]() For example, if you want to offer an 8x10 print and your piece would come to 9x10, it may make sense to crop it. This is often fine if the original image is close to a standard size. Have a piece that isn’t a standard ratio but feel convinced that offering standard sizes is the way to go? You have to main options.įirst, you can crop your image. Crop or add a border to get to a standard size? Just know that if you or your customer want it framed, you’ll have to go to a frame shop to get a custom frame made. You can paint a 10x40 piece if that’s where your artistic vision takes you. Of course, you can choose “weird” sizes too. 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20 would be three common examples. Standard sizes are ones that you can walk into Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Target, or pretty much any store and find an off the shelf frame for. Our advice: Do a border if you want, but don’t make it 1/4”! Go bigger so that the border shows even with a mat on top.įor sizing, it’s easiest on you (if you offer frames for sale through your own site or through Printist… did you know you can offer frames on your print sales and Printist will print, frame, and ship for you?) and your customers if you choose a standard size. The framer will need to get the alignment absolutely perfect or a thin white sliver will be visible. One consequence of this is that if you do a 1/4” white border, you make it very difficult to frame and mat. The bit of overlap helps you avoid gaps and gives you a little wiggle room. ![]() Frames and mats are set up this way to make it easier to frame. An 8x10 mat for example actually has a 7.5 x 9.5 opening. In most cases, a frame is going to cut off 1/4” on each side of your print. Though there are some things to consider, this is ultimately an artistic choice for you to make.ĭo you like how prints with borders look? Such a common question! First off, there isn’t just one right answer here. Below are visuals and explanations of the most common questions, as well as our advice for the best way to go in different cases. Should you go borderless or add a border? Should the border be even all the way around or is that even possible with different ratios? Is it okay to crop your pieces? The subject can be very difficult to discuss via a phone call or email exchange, but it’s much easier to understand with some visual examples. Visit our Print File Checklist Support Page for more information.When we start working with a new artist on art prints through Shipist, one of the most common questions is about borders and sizes. You can add blank pages or adjust your quote if you do not have enough content. ![]() For example, if your order has 32 pages, your files must fill 32 thumbnails. Make sure you fill in all page thumbnails.Hardcover Books require a 0.8” bleed on the cover and spine files. If you don’t want to include a spine file, please insert a blank page instead. We’ll calculate and display your spine measurements in your Shopping Cart and Artwork Dashboard. Please include a 0.125” bleed at the top and bottom of your design. For Perfect Binding, you can create your spine design and upload it as part of a cover spread or as a separate PDF file.For example, high page counts and paper weights may mean Perfect Binding is available, while low page counts and low paper weights may mean Staple or Wire-O Binding is better suited. Our Instant Quote Calculator automatically switches to the appropriate binding options when the number of pages or paper weight reaches a specific limit.Head to our Binding Types Support Page to learn more about binding and how to set up your files for each option. You can choose from a range of binding options on our Instant Quote Calculator.Visit our Bleed Setup Support Page to learn more about bleed, trim lines and gutter areas. no images/graphics meeting the edge of your page). You don't need to include bleed if your pages are blank (i.e. Avoid placing any important content within the bleed area. Add a 0.125” bleed to every print file before uploading them to your Artwork Dashboard. Hardcover Books require a 0.8” bleed on the cover and spine files. Bleed is the area surrounding your print’s trim size, extending an image or color beyond the finished trim size.A cover includes a front cover, an inside front cover, a back cover, and an inside back cover. Hardcover Books have no inside covers therefore, you don’t need to supply files. Adding a cover to your order will increase your total page count by four.Visit our File Formats Support Page to learn how to submit your files. We accept single pages, double pages or individual files. ![]()
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