Of what size can the cards be?
The generic sizes of playing cards are as follows:
- Poker – 63 x 89 mm (2.5 x 3.5”)
- Bridge – 57 x 89 mm (2.25 x 3.5”)
However, the size need not be restricted to the above and we shall be happy to customise as per your requirement. The maximum size we can go up to is 150 x 150mm (6 x 6”) for endless cut (smooth cutting with no notches). If you do not require an endless cut, the maximum size can be even larger.
How many cards can there be in a deck?
Any number of cards is possible in a deck.
How many images are possible on a deck?
You can have as many images as the cards, on either side.
What's the safe area of images?
Preferably, 5 mm inside the edge of the card. Exceptions can be considered, depending on the artwork, on a case to case basis.
How to prepare artworks for playing cards?
Steps involved:
1) Decide the size of the card
2) Add 3 mm to both, the length and width of the card. This (1.5 mm on each side of the card) will be trimmed during production.
How many colors can be printed on each side?
As many as you wish. Typically, there are 3 or 4 colors on the faces side. On the back, you decide. Both can be customised.
What are the color restrictions for my artwork?
There are no color restrictions. The 4 standard inks are C, M, Y, K (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black or Key color). With a combination of CMYK, most colors can be achieved. Additionally, special colors such as pantone shades or metallic shades (eg. Gold, silver) can also be printed. We request that the precise number and nature of colors be specified at the time of requesting a quote. Our quote would vary depending on the number and nature of colors required.
In what format do I need to provide the artwork?
We would appreciate if artworks are provided in ‘.cdr’ format (generated using CorelDraw) as the same is most compatible with our systems. However, where this is not possible, you may provide the artwork generated in the format of your choosing (be it using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express, etc) and we will find a way to make it workable.
Can you help with designing the artwork?
We would be happy to assist you with your artwork design. For instance, you may send us an existing logo or artwork that you wish to have printed onto playing cards. The process and design charges would depend on the complexity of the image. This will be informed at the time of quoting.
