{"product_id":"metallic-colors","title":"Metallic Ink","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Submitting Artwork for Metallic Ink Badges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMetallic Inks add a reflective, foil-like shine to your badge design, highlighting specific areas with a metallic effect. This is done by placing vector artwork on a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated layer\u003c\/strong\u003e that tells the printer exactly where the metallic effect should appear. To prepare your artwork correctly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate a Metallic Ink Layer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlace all metallic ink vector art on its own layer and name this layer “Silver.” This ensures the metallic effect is applied only to the intended areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefine the Spot Color\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn Illustrator or InDesign, open the Swatches Panel and create a new swatch:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eName it “Silver.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSet the Color Type to Spot Color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eApply this swatch fill to all elements on the “Silver” layer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Solid Vector Shapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKeep metallic elements as vector art (PDF, Illustrator). Use a single, solid spot color fill—gradients and effects will not translate to metallic ink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully Align Elements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDouble-check positioning so metallic areas align properly with your design. Avoid placing metallic ink in areas where thermal printing will be applied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eColors aligned with the Metallic Ink Layer will have a reflective metal shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAreas without the layer remain standard print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetallic effects work best with lighter colors\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSubmitting artwork with a properly built “Silver” layer ensures your metallic ink prints cleanly, consistently, and with the intended shiny finish. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSee below more detailed instructions, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8440\/7846\/files\/bb_metallic-infographic_web.pdf?v=1757567864\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload this PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8440\/7846\/files\/bb_pre-printed-infographic_web.pdf?v=1757612321\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy's Badges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549505540390,"sku":"","price":0.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metallic Ink","offer_id":47423900516646,"sku":"","price":0.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8440\/7846\/files\/badges-metallic-diagram-1.png?v=1758649976","url":"https:\/\/f41d68.myshopify.com\/products\/metallic-colors","provider":"Billy's Badges","version":"1.0","type":"link"}