If you have a good grasp on the ins and outs of tube design, and are looking for additional information on some of the more detailed aspects of production design, then Tips for Tubes is perfect for you! A quick read through our handy tip list before taking on any dielines might save you some last minute edits in the future.
Wrapping patterns around seams is tough. Avoid alignment by using design elements that don't interfere with seam wrapping tolerances.
It's easier to align artwork that's smaller. Optically, tolerance variations are more noticeable the closer they are to the edges.
Plans change, sometimes swapping from uncoated to coated papers mid-project will force you to swap pantone colors. Prepare yourself by using global colors from the get-go.
There are alignment tolerances across the horizontal (base/cap) seam, so go with the flow, and use a layout that doesn't rely on important elements lining up across the horizontal seams.
Use the discs as a reference for the visual "face" of the tube.
Split the circumference in half for front and back alignment guides. *Scoot over your artwork slightly to avoid seam areas for a clear visible front.
The dielines provided are set up in a way that vertically aligns lip artwork to base & cap artwork.
Don't use conflicting substrates. It’s easier to spot differences when comparing two different processes.
Consider the synergy between specialty features. Some options don't work at all, and others are a great match. Here's a compatibility list for "Specialty Stacking".
Synergetic: Emboss/Deboss + Foil, Spot UV + Printing.
Incompatible: Spot UV + Emboss/Deboss, Spot UV + Foil.
After receiving your order, we will send you a digitally mocked-up flat dieline showing the size and position of your artwork relative to the tube. We'll use the artwork you uploaded and add it to the top disc or side of the tube (single location only - either base or cap, not both), per your request. To get a good sense of what your logo will look like on the tube, we recommend you print out the dieline at 100% zoom on your home or office printer. Once approved, we will arrange print production. This process takes 2-3 weeks plus transit time, depending on the shipping method chosen during checkout.
We can only screen print vector artwork. We cannot screen print raster based imagery like jpegs or pngs.
Screen printing can only be done in one color and one location (top disc or side of the base or cap, not both).
Make sure you upload artwork in vector format for best print quality. Adobe Illustrator AI or PDF formats work best.
