Artwork, quotes & other information
MUG PRINT AREA GUIDES
CLICK for mug print area guides which are at the foot of this page.
Artwork, quotes &
other information
We are always happy to answer your questions on the phone as well - it can sometimes be quicker than writing lengthy emails!
email enquiry: click the orange button
Spot colour printing on coloured mugs
5 spot colour printing on white glaze
4 colour process printing on white glaze only
4 colour process on
white glaze
4 colour process printing
combined with spot colour
22ct gold lustre
Platinum silver lustre
Back stamp logo examples
We can print all kinds of artwork
WHEN REQUESTING A QUOTE
To give a detailed and accurate quote we need:
- Sight of the artwork or something similar
- The style of mug with a couple of options - see the "mug styles & shapes" button top right of this page.
- If ordering plates state the style and diameter of plate (coupe or shoulder)
- Quantities: the quantity of mugs, plates or other items required.
(Note: - we often get emailed to quote without seeing any artwork or info about the mug or plate styles and quantities - which makes quoting without a spec a bit tricky!!)
We have two methods for ceramic printing:
Spot colour screen printing where the artwork has 1 - 6 colours which are all mixed specially and 300dpi 4 colour process laser enamel printing.
We can decide which print method is best for the artwork when we see it, and then advise you.
Send the info by email for files up to 4mb but for larger artwork files use DropBox, WeTransfer or similar FTP file services with the artwork as a 350 pixels per inch .jpg, .tif .pdf or as an Illustrator or vector .pdf file.
It also helps to know the print colour information particularly the Pantone references if using spot colours. If you do not know what the colours are and don't use the Pantone colour match system, then a paper printed sample can be sent by post for visual matching.
Note - we can provide a full graphic design origination service, which can be quoted for.
The required delivery date can also be specified if there is a deadline to meet. We can offer an Express service - let us know.
QUOTE FORMAT
The quote will be provided in the following format:
ORIGINATION/SETUP
Artwork is best supplied as computer files. Please phone if additional advice is required.
Files include: Illustrator ai, .pdf or .eps with fonts/typefaces set to paths or curves and including Pantone spot colour reference numbers.
Send .jpg or .tif files (300 - 400 pixels per inch) for 4 colour process and photo images. You can supply approved print ready artwork created by yourself or your graphics designer or we can cost for artwork origination if you wish to use our services.
SET UP
Artwork studio time (if required): £ .......
For spot colour: film sets and
screens x £ ....... per colour: £........total
or 4 colour process laser enamel
studio set up: £ .....
(once only set up costs)
PRE - PRODUCTION FINISHED SAMPLE
(If required) £.......... plus postage plus VAT
PRODUCTION
Quantity x mug or plate style
and print: £ .......... each
Quoted subject to sight of the artwork/print
CARRIAGE
Parcel or pallet delivery depending on order quantity and weight UK mainland: £ ..........
Next day and 2 - 3 day services are available.
We use Griffins Logistics and FedEx as carriers for the UK or you can arrange collection using your own carrier.
Or pick up yourself from our location.
If FedEx is used, a tracking number is sent to you by email so you can monitor the progress of your consignment.
We can also send small to medium parcels worldwide.
VAT All plus vat @ 20% (except for export outside the UK)
If an order originates from, and is required for delivery to, a country in the European Union, your vat number (EVA) will be required for vat exemption otherwise it will be charged at the UK rate.
LEAD TIME ……………is quoted as working days from approved artwork/order confirmation
ORDER CONFIRMATION
To confirm your order send an email to: chris@chrisastonceramics.co.uk quoting your purchase order number if you have one. In addition full postal details contact name and phone number for the invoice and delivery note.
Include also the full address and contact name and phone details, together with delivery address if different from the invoice address reused for the invoice and carrier’s note.
PAYMENT
Once the order is ready for despatch a photo sample of the finished piece(s) will be emailed to you together with the invoice. Our terms of trading are payment prior to despatch or at the time of collection by cheque, card or BACS payment.
The consignment will then be sent immediately by carrier.
REMEMBER Phone 07970 060124 for any additional help.
MUG PRINT AREA GUIDES
If you want to design your own artwork, here is a selection of the print areas for cylindrical mug styles in .pdf format. To see the mug codes click the "mug styles and shapes" page link at the top of this page.
They can be opened in Illustrator and Photoshop as well as many other graphic programmes so you can create your proposed artwork to the correct size. Note that the MQE curved mugs are not suitable for a design full "wraparound" image, but OK with front and back images.
MUG PRINT AREA GUIDES
Click each link button below to download a .pdf mug print area guide for each style of mug, then import the .pdf in to your graphics programme and create your mug artwork to fit.
DELIVERY
Delivery is by FedEx for parcels or Griffins/Palletline for larger quantities and you can also collect your order from our studio.
