Spot coating is a glossy varnish layer that is applied to only a portion of a business card. This can create a unique effect and draw attention to certain parts of your design. Certain design considerations are required to setup a file for Spot UV printing, please ask if you need help.
Quantity: 1000, 2500, 5000
Trim Size: 3.5"x2"
Full Bleed Size: 3.75"x2.25"
Paper: 16pt gloss cover with Spot UV varnish
Printing:
- Full color on one side (4/0),
- Color front, black back (4/1),
- Full color on both sides (4/4).
- Prices include printing to the edge (with bleed).
1) Choose your Product
Select a product by clicking on the product name. Fill out the product details: project title, quantity, paper, bindery details, etc. and proceed to file upload area to upload your files.
2) Upload files
After you upload the files please click on the Continue button to add the product into the shopping cart. Choose the turnaround time and proceed to checkout.
3) Checkout
Select your payment method and shipping address. Click Continue to review your order. Click on Submit to finish. Your credit card will be charged and we will email you your invoice immediately.
Press-Ready File Requirements:
- Trim Size: 3.5"x2"
- Full Bleed Size: 3.75"x2.25"
- Fonts: Outlined
- Images: Embedded
- Color Space: CMYK using GRACoL color Profiles
- Spot UV: set mask as 100% Black, as a seperate file
Please check your artwork against these templates:
Vertical Template • Horizontal Template
Full Service Design Quote:
Select the "Please send design/layout quote" option if your files do not meet the above requirements. We charge per hour for design work, billed in 15 minute increments. We will look at your files and send our best guess estimate as to the amount of time needed. For more information about our design fees, check out our Design and Layout Services.
Here are some of our Frequently Asked Questions about business cards:
- Where are the design templates?
You won't find templates here, we don't believe using a template for one of your most important marketing tools is not in your best interest. You are unique, your card should be too, not a generic template.
- The file requirements are confusing, can you help?
Yes! Our professional design services will allow you to have a unique card at an affordable price.