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How many cards can I paint at once? Hand paint 25 to 50 cards per batch so the stack clamps evenly, and above 50 split into batches or move to professional edge painting for ev… Read answer Can I write on printed Custom Letterhead with a pen? Print letterhead on uncoated paper if you will sign it, since it absorbs ballpoint, gel and rollerball ink, while gloss or matte coated stoc… Read answer How many colors should I use on my letterhead? Keep letterhead to two or three colors, a brand color for the logo or rule, black or dark gray body text, and one optional accent, all built… Read answer Does the card finish affect QR code scanning? It can. The finish changes how light bounces off the card, and glare is the main thing that trips up a phone camera trying to read a QR code… Read answer Should I put LinkedIn on the front or back of my card? Add LinkedIn to the front with a small icon and vanity URL when the contact block has room, or move it to the back with a QR code once the f… Read answer What file format should my logo be in? A vector SVG, EPS or AI file is ideal for a logo, a transparent PNG is the best everyday option, and a JPEG works only if it is sharp at pri… Read answer Where should I place my Instagram handle on the card? Put your Instagram handle with a small icon below email or phone in the front contact block, or give it the whole back with a QR code for mo… Read answer What font size should my Instagram handle be? Never drop below 7pt for your handle, and 8pt to 10pt is the readability sweet spot on a business card; the goal is instant recognition with… Read answer Do I need to include the full Instagram URL? A short handle works alone as @yourhandle, longer ones benefit from instagram.com/yourhandle, and the https://www prefix only adds clutter t… Read answer Which shape works better for double-sided designs? Square corners give the full printable area on both sides, while rounded corners can clip edge content, so keep key items inside a 0.25 in s… Read answer What paper thickness works best with rounded corners? Rounded corners need 14pt or thicker stock to look deliberate, with 16pt the popular sweet spot and 32pt ultra-thick giving a bold, luxury c… Read answer How do I decide between rounded and square for my industry? Rounded corners feel friendly and suit creative, wellness and hospitality brands, while square corners feel structured for corporate, legal … Read answer How do I decide which social media to include on my card? Choose one or two platforms where you post and your audience spends time, like LinkedIn for B2B, Instagram for visual work, or YouTube for v… Read answer Can you write on soft touch laminated cards? Pens skip on soft touch laminate, so laminate only the front and leave the back uncoated for notes, or use an oil-based paint marker on the … Read answer Is soft touch lamination the same as matte lamination? Matte and soft touch laminations both cut glare, but matte feels flat and smooth while soft touch adds a velvety texture, and both suit spot… Read answer What paper thickness works best with soft touch lamination? 16pt is the most popular soft touch pairing at about credit card weight, with 14pt for budget runs and 32pt ultra-thick for a rigid, luxury … Read answer How long do soft touch laminated cards last? Soft touch film shields the print from scratches, light moisture and UV fading, so cards keep their velvety feel and color after weeks in a … Read answer How many images can I combine in a single lenticular print? A lenticular flip uses 2 images, smooth animation 8 to 15 frames, morph or zoom 5 to 10, and 3D depth one image split into layers, limited b… Read answer How durable are lenticular prints? The plastic lens on a lenticular print doubles as a protective shell against scratches and moisture, and the flip or 3D effect never wears o… Read answer What file format should I use for lenticular printing? Send lenticular art as lossless TIFF, PSD or PDF at 300 DPI or higher in CMYK, with animation as a numbered TIFF sequence, and skip JPEG com… Read answer Will my colors look different on soft touch stock? Slightly. Soft touch finishes mute colors a little compared with gloss: dark tones look rich, while neons and bright hues lose the most punc… Read answer Does spot UV work on any paper stock? Spot UV pops on matte or soft-touch laminated cards but almost disappears on gloss coated stock, and 16pt or heavier holds the raised coatin… Read answer How do I set up my file for spot UV printing? Build a separate layer named Spot UV or UV Mask, fill the coated areas with solid 100% K black and leave the rest transparent, aligned to th… Read answer Can I use spot UV on text? Spot UV works on text at 8pt or larger in bold sans-serif or headline weights, while hairline serifs, thin scripts and tiny print coat uneve… Read answer

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