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Standard Size
Standard Size
Raised Spot Gloss Business Card Design Guidelines
Bleed Area: 3.66" x 2.16"
Make sure that your background extends to fill the bleed to avoid your Business Cards having white edges when trimmed.
Trim: 3.50" x 2.0"
This is where we aim to cut your cards.
Safe Area: 3.34" x 1.84"
Make sure any important aspects of your design such as text and logos are inside of the safe area, otherwise they may be cut off.
Special Finish GuidelinesSpecial Finish Artwork
To create your Raised Spot Gloss Business Cards, you'll need 2 files: one for the artwork, one for the Raised Spot Gloss finish. The artwork file will house the main design image. CMYK colour file in PDF, PNG, JPG, or GIF format. The Special Finish file will define where the raised spot UV finish is applied on top of your design. B&W PDF file only.
Guide for designing with your own tools -
MOO Size
MOO Size
Raised Spot Gloss Business Card Design Guidelines
Bleed Area: 3.46” x 2.32”
Make sure that your background extends to fill the bleed to avoid your Business Cards having white edges when trimmed.
Trim: 3.3” x 2.16”
This is where we aim to cut your cards.
Safe Area: 3.14” x 2”
Make sure any important aspects of your design such as text and logos are inside of the safe area, otherwise they may be cut off.
Special Finish GuidelinesSpecial Finish Artwork
To create your Raised Spot Gloss Business Cards, you'll need 2 files: one for the artwork, one for the Raised Spot Gloss finish. The artwork file will house the main design image. CMYK colour file in PDF, PNG, JPG, or GIF format. The Special Finish file will define where the raised spot UV finish is applied on top of your design. B&W PDF file only.
Guide for designing with your own tools -
Square
Square
Raised Spot Gloss Business Card Design Guidelines
Bleed Area: 2.71" x 2.71"
Make sure that your background extends to fill the bleed to avoid your Business Cards having white edges when trimmed.
Trim: 2.56" x 2.56"
This is where we aim to cut your cards.
Safe Area: 2.4" x 2.4"
Make sure any important aspects of your design such as text and logos are inside of the safe area, otherwise they may be cut off.
Special Finish GuidelinesSpecial Finish Artwork
To create your Raised Spot Gloss Business Cards, you'll need 2 files: one for the artwork, one for the Raised Spot Gloss finish. The artwork file will house the main design image. CMYK colour file in PDF, PNG, JPG, or GIF format. The Special Finish file will define where the raised spot UV finish is applied on top of your design. B&W PDF file only.
Guide for designing with your own tools
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FAQs – Raised Spot Gloss Business Cards
What is raised spot UV (or Raised Spot Gloss)?
Raised Spot Gloss is a design element that’s applied to the top of your cards. It highlights selected parts, adding an extra layer of elevated, shiny smooth gloss.
What’s the difference between raised spot UV and spot UV?
Raised spot UV is a more dramatic, elevated clear coating that highlights things visually AND physically. Spot UV coating is more subtle, but still very shiny.
What papers stocks is raised spot UV available on?
MOO's raised spot UV (Raised Spot Gloss) is currently available on our 18pt Super paper with a Soft Touch finish.
What if I’m not 100% happy with how my raised spot UV Business Cards look?
If you're not totally happy, we’ll reprint your order for free. So you can’t go wrong.
How fast can I get my Raised Spot Gloss Business Cards delivered?
Delivery can be as fast as 6 business days for these tactile, shiny Business Cards.
How should I prepare my raised spot UV design files?
You'll need 2 files: one for the background and one for the spot UV finish. Or just use our Raised Spot Gloss design templates.
What format should I use for my Raised Spot Gloss design files?
• PDF only
• Vector artwork
• Black & white only
• CMYK value of 0/0/0/100 for the black parts
Can I use MOO raised spot gloss on both sides of my cards?
Yes, you can add raised spot gloss anywhere you’d like some shine on both sides of your glossy business cards.