What’s a template and how are they used with Templi?Updated 2 years ago

Templates allow you to visualize where the printing & cutting will occur on press. By using them to layout your artwork, you have greater control over the print outcome, plus the ability to design custom backgrounds. Below are five steps and some tips to help save you a ton of time. 

1. Download the template from the art upload box. 
2. Open using software of choice for graphic editing, such as Adobe Illustrator® 
3. Layout your artwork using the marginal lines as a guide. 
4. Hide the Templi layer in your ‘Layers’ panel. 
5. Save as a PDF and upload to Templi.

• Tip 1: Only use vector artwork for logos and backgrounds. 
• Tip 2: Check the top right corner of the template guide to see if you should use Spot colors or CMYK for your print color setup. Make sure to use the correct color pallet and do not use RGB colors. 
• Tip 3: When applying art onto curved templates - click the art, then go to: Object > Envelope Distort. Try different percentages until you can match the curvature guides. 
• Tip 4: When using text in your designs - click on the text box, then go to: Type > Create Outlines. This will convert your font into vector artwork so that your fonts are set as print ready artwork.