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Jul 16 '08 by theinfinityloop
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Simulated Process Question

What is the correct way to design something that would use the simulated cmyk process? Does the 8 color rule apply?

For example, see how this looks like watercolor?
Example

I'd like to do something similar to that, but I don't want to get rejected for using more than 8 colors.

I don't know if that makes sense...

againstbound on Jul 16 '08 at 3:02pm

Simulated process = all the colors in the universe

SoulfumeInc on Jul 16 '08 at 3:02pm

that is a good example of a simulated process print

the 8 color rule does not apply to simulated process

theinfinityloop on Jul 16 '08 at 3:46pm

Cool. So, can you make the design bigger if it is simulated process as well. For example, this awesome design looks like it's taller than 20"...

SnakeOilScience

SoulfumeInc on Jul 16 '08 at 4:13pm

if you're working in raster make sure it is 300 dpi at the actual printing size (probably at least 16" x 20").

like for 'snake oil tanker' (which is amazing btw), the artist probably created the file at a high enough resolution so that threadless could print the design at whatever their maximum printing capablilites are

as long as you create the file at a high enough resolution, the printer takes care of the rest

SoulfumeInc on Jul 16 '08 at 4:14pm

oops, lol and 'Snake Oil Tanker' is an Alkaline Trio song,

I meant 'Snake Oil Science'

:)

theinfinityloop on Jul 16 '08 at 4:44pm

Great! Thanks for the feedback. So, process shirts are probably more expensive though, right?

againstbound on Jul 16 '08 at 5:09pm

Yes, so if you're going to make a simulated process design make it worth it, I've seen designs that resort to it just because they use 1-2 extra colors but could easily been reduced to eight.

Good SP examples

The Northern Black-capped Gumchewer - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

Sacred Celestial Hunting Ceremony - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

Somewhere, Someday - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

Ultimate Midnight Terror - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

The Owlman Moves To Midnight Music - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

againstbound on Jul 16 '08 at 5:09pm

I think they all need simulated process.

theinfinityloop on Jul 16 '08 at 7:29pm

Yeah, those are all great. Thx for the info!

quister on Jul 16 '08 at 7:51pm

It's not usually done in 4 color CMYK. They go by the art. It can range from 3 to 12 colors. They need white whenever it's on a dark tee. There's a terrific 6 color example on black below. Roll over the colors to see how it works. There's a white tee sample at the bottom of the black one.

example

theinfinityloop on Jul 16 '08 at 9:42pm

Very informative. Thanks!

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