How to create a file with Special Finish – Zendesk

Please find what you need to know to create a correct file for products with Special Finish.

If you need help to modify your file or add the Finishing to your printed design, you can purchase our Design Service and we'll do it for you!

Special Finish must be selective with any shape
It's recommended not to cover a big part of design in order to get a perfect result
The minimum font size is 10 pt
The minimum printable line weight and gap between lines is 1 pt
Leave a distance of 3 mm between the finish and the margin cut or folded lines to avoid varnish breaking

Download instruction and template to create a print-ready file:

All the contents should be vectorial
Create a separate layer named "Finishing" for all the elements you want with Special Finish

Assign to these contents a spot color also named "Finishing" with 0% Cyan 50% Magenta 100% Yellow 0% Black (you'll get an orange color)

The Special Finish type will be the one selected during the product configuration
Insert the other contents on a separate layer named "Artwork"
If you want 3D transparent varnish to correspond perfectly to your artwork please make sure the elements on the two layers are exactly in the same position
If you select gold or silver foil remember to place the element to get finish in the "Finishing" layer only

Please note that:

Generally, we do not provide printing with two special finishes at the same time. Only Luxury Labels allow to choose more than one special finish, without overlapping
To create the Finishing artwork you need to use Adobe Illustrator or another vectorial design program
More detailed directions are available in the instruction file you can download from the product page
Template provided already contains "Finishing" spot color

If you still have any doubts, please contact us. We'll be happy to help!