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How to Design a Coaster?

Learn how to design and print a Coaster globally with Cloudprinter.com in just a few simple steps.

Download Coaster templates in all available sizes in AI and PDF formats via the link. With the help of the templates, you can prepare the file for print in your Adobe Illustrator simply and easily.

*While preparing your file for print, you’ll have to exclude the bleeds layer.

Follow these simple steps to prepare your Coaster for print:

  1. Choose Coaster type
    To design and prepare your Coaster for print with Cloudprinter.com, first of all, you'll have to choose the type available on our website. You may opt for square or round shape.
  2. Choose Coaster size
    Check available sizes before sending your Coaster for global print with Cloudprinter.com.
  3. Set Coaster bleeds
    The next step is setting the bleed areas at each side of your Coaster to make sure all important information is kept safe.  For this, simply add 3 mm (0.125 in) at each side of the Coaster. Make sure your information is within the bleed limits; colors, background images and the layout of your Coaster design extend to the bleeds area as well, so that there are no extra edges after producing your Coaster. We also recommend avoiding placing text or important information inside of the safe zone — the 3 mm (0.125 in) inside of the cutting edge in order not to be clipped when producing your Coaster. This way, you won't lose any data while you design your Coaster.
  4. Prepare Coaster file for printing 
  • Set 300 DPI resolution;
  • Choose CMYK or RGB colour model;
  • Save the file in PDF/X-4.

Well done! Now you can print your Coaster all over the world as close to the delivery destination as possible.