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Asking For A Custom Print Quote
Our printing range here at Aura Print is something to behold. From beautiful engagement invitations to spot UV business cards, you name it, there’s a high chance that we print it. But even with our incredible print library, we do sometimes encounter bespoke printing requests for products not featured on our website.
We all know how the saying goes – “if you don’t ask then you don’t get” – which just so happens to be our motto when it comes to bespoke printing requests. If you are wanting a print product, quantity or print combination that is not shown on our website, don’t lose hope, there’s still a chance that we can print it for you. In most cases, we are more than happy to take on custom printing requests for products not featured on our site.
So, how should you go about requesting commercial printing quotes for bespoke products? Read on for our complete guide of all the things we need to know about your bespoke print to be able to provide you with a custom printing quote.
What Is A Bespoke Printing Request?
Simply put, bespoke printing requests encompass any product that is not directly featured on our website. This can be anything, ranging from business card printing to custom cut die cut flyers, if you cannot see it on our site then it’s most likely in need of a bespoke printing quote. Typically, custom prints fall under one (or more) of the following categories:
• Large quantities (5000+)
• Unique/intricate die-cut shapes
• Additional gluing, folding, or perforating is required
• Special finishes such as spot UV gloss
Finding that your printing request doesn’t fall under any of the above spec’s but cannot find it on our website? No worries, just send us over a quick email describing what you would be liking, and our team can direct you to the correct page on our site.
What Do We Need To Know To Provide A Bespoke Printing Quote?
To be able to supply you with a commercial printing quote, our team need to know as much as possible about your printing request. Does your print require additional folds? Different foil colors? Multiple different designs? The more we know about your print the quicker we can provide you with a custom printing quote.
Now, what exactly do we need to know about your print to provide a printing quote?
• Complete flat size – if your product is to be folded, we need the flat net size
• Total quantity
• Custom shape and any cutouts within the print
• Paper type and paper weight
• Single or double sided
• CMYK or Pantone print
• Lamination type
• Additional finishings – drill holes, crease lines, perforations, or gluing
• Special finishes such as metallic foiling
Going through this checklist when you email over your print request form will greatly help our team in providing all the relevant information about your printing request. Alongside this checklist, you can also send over the artwork files, mock-ups, or any photos you might have which will also help us to visualize the print you would be liking.
We know that with some printing requests, you may not know all the above information. This is ok, just be sure to send over everything that you do know, and we can help you to fill in any gaps.
Further Recommendations For Commercial Printing Quotes
Understandably, when it comes to bespoke printing with us you are bound to have questions. Whether you are wanting a paper recommendation, need help navigating our website options or are unsure if your ideas can be produced using our printing services, whatever your question may be, we are here to answer them. Just pop your queries into an email and a member of our team will be in touch.
When requesting a custom printing quote, keep in mind that we might advise for your artwork to be adjusted. Our in-house studio takes the time to look over your printing request artwork files and can provide their advice on what may need to be done with your designs to help the printing process run as smoothly as possible. Although you may have had your designs printed before elsewhere, that does not mean that the process will be the same with us. Any recommendations made by our team are all to assist with the production of your custom prints.
What Happens Next?
After your print request form has been accepted and your printing quote finalized, it will then appear within your account as a custom product. All that you then need to do is take your order to the checkout and send over the artwork files for your print job.
We advise including as much information as possible alongside your artwork files, so that all aspects of your order can be found in one place to be passed onto the design studio. Keep our turnaround times in mind. If you are needing your prints in hand by a specific date, make sure to let us know in advance.
Bespoke Printing Requests Made Easy
Printing your own bespoke designs couldn’t be easier with Aura Print. Following the above article will help to ensure you provide all the relevant information so our team can send over a quick printing quote. We can even check your artwork files before placing an order so that you can be sure that your designs will be suitable for print. Remember, our team are here to answer any questions you may have so why not send us over an email to get your print journey started today!
