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type: faq
title: "How do I set up my design file for glitter printing?"
description: "Glitter printing needs a spot color layer marking glitter areas in solid coverage over your art, so start from the product template and supply both files."
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# How do I set up my design file for glitter printing?

Glitter printing uses a separate spot color layer that marks where the glitter coating is applied, sitting on top of your printed design. Create a dedicated spot color layer for the glitter areas. Fill those areas in solid coverage and align them over your artwork. Start from a product-specific template, which has this layer already built in. Supply your design file and the glitter mask file together.

Glitter printing needs a spot color layer marking glitter areas in solid coverage over your art, so start from the product template and supply both files.

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