PCL-S100: Adobe Illustrator - Stickers, Bleeds, and Templates

In this class we will go over how to create stickers for the BN2-20, when and how to use a bleed for Sublimation and UV Printing, and how to use a downloaded template for Sublimation blanks.

The instructor will adjust the class based on the skill levels of all students; however a basic familiarity of Illustrator is recommended. 

Skills taught:

• Setting up a sticker in Illustrator 

• • Setting spot colors

  • Converting jpegs to vector shapes

  • Modifying shapes

  • Rounding corners

  • Offsets

  • Smoothing

  • Artboards

  • Exporting

• Bleeds

• • How to create bleeds from existing shapes or designs

  • Offsets

  • Clipping masks

• Templates

• • Using a template from supplier websites to create your own templates for sublimation and UV printing

  • Creating your own templates

  • (Optional) Setting up a jig with the same file for UV Printing

Prerequisites: Please bring a laptop with Adobe Illustrator already downloaded. A trial version is fine, but please confirm it’s functioning before the class starts. A basic familiarity with Illustrator is recommended to get the most out of this class.

This class will meet in the basement classroom at the Leesburg location.