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PREP YOUR
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FIRST - Download Our
Template
If you do not have an image sized to
the appropriate specifications, you will need a template to begin
laying out your design. The templates given below are the
appropriate size for all 1", 1.25", 2.25" and 3" buttons. To
begin your layout, please left click one of the following Photoshop
Template links and select "Save". If you are using the
GIF, right click the template and select "Save Picture
As...". Then save the file to a location that's easy
to find (for example: your desktop or where the image you want on
the button is located).
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PHOTOSHOP TEMPLATE
DOWNLOADS:
1 Inch Round Button
Template
1.25 Inch Round Button
Template
2.25 Inch Round Button
Template
3 Inch Round Button
Template
GIF TEMPLATE DOWNLOADS:
1
Inch Round Button Template
1.25 Inch Round Button
Template
2.25 Inch Round Button
Template
3
Inch Round Button Template
ALL TEMPLATES ARE PROPERTY OF
MERCHPRESS, INC |
SECOND - Place Image Into Template /
Size Up
You will need to open up the template in an image
editing program, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Image Ready, Paint
Shop Pro, or any other program that allows you to manipulate images,
preferably using "layers". Take your image (at the highest
resolution), place it inside the template, and follow the guidelines
below.
The example image below is for 1".
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IMPORTANT: Please make sure
that you completely cover up the space in which you want to cover as
the template is just a guideline, so please make sure that what you
send looks exactly like what you want! In other words, make
sure the red and blue guidelines do not appear in your
image!
The Image Area, where you place
your design, should be approximately .9" in diameter for a 1"
button. If you wish, you can make it a little larger or a
little smaller, but .9" is a good place to begin. This is
mainly where the image and text is seen, so try to keep the bulk of
your design within the blue ring.
The Background Color
tells you how far the outside color, or pattern, needs to extend so
the edge of your button doesn't show white on the frontal sides of
the buttons. If a white edge is preferred, you can simply
leave this area blank. If you'd like a color or pattern to
wrap around the button, you must extend it all the way to the
Cut Line.
The Cut Line is the circle into
which your actual button design is centered. This makes
cutting your design easier and helps to achieve more accurate
cuts. Any part of your image that goes past this area
will not show up; it is the part that is tucked inside to lock the
top of the button to the bottom.
If you leave any of the
guidelines on, we will either turn off the layers or do our best to
remove them unless you give us specific instructions on the Order
Form that you want to leave them on. Your final printed
version will not contain the red and blue
rings.
Here's an example of how your final version
should fit inside our template: |
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WRONG -
IMAGE TOO BIG |
WRONG -
RINGS PRESENT |
RIGHT WAY
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THIRD - Save
Your Image
Please save your file between 300 -
600 dpi for the best possible printing results.
- We prefer .psd, .eps, .ai,
.tif, .pdf and .png files. Other image files (such as .jpeg
or .gif) are accepted, but may produce a lower quality
print.
- If you must save your file as a
.jpeg, please make sure it is saved at the highest
quality.
- Please do not send pictures from
the internet as these are usually very low quality and will not
print properly. Remember - What you see is what you
get!
- If the files are raster images
(such as a scanned image or picture), they need to be at least 300
dpi.
- Please rasterize any text
layers, as we may not have the font in your file. If we
don't, we may ask you to send the associated font via
email.
- RockButtons.com is not responsible for
images submitted with very low resolution, poor contrast or any
other image related problems. Please factor in the size of
text and small lines within the context of the print size.
- TIP: For better results on more
complex images, increase the resolution of the template to 600
pixels/inch while still maintaining the original document
size.
RockButtons.com can create
your Button Image!
If you want us to create a button
design for you, please go to our Design
Page for
further instruction! We have a 3 different design packages
that are sure to meet your needs!
Once your image is ready,
please use our Secure Order Form to place your
order!
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