MS-L Adobe Illustrator - Stickers, Bleeds, and Templates

  • 02/05/2025
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St SW
  • 4

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In this class we will go over how to create stickers for the BN2-20, when and how to use a bleed for Sublimation and UV Printing, and how to use a downloaded template for Sublimation blanks.

The instructor will adjust the class based on the skill levels of all students; however a basic familiarity of Illustrator is recommended. 

Skills taught:

  • Setting up a sticker in Illustrator 

    • Setting spot colors

    • Converting jpegs to vector shapes

    • Modifying shapes

    • Rounding corners

    • Offsets

    • Smoothing

    • Artboards

    • Exporting

  • Bleeds

    • How to create bleeds from existing shapes or designs

    • Offsets

    • Clipping masks

  • Templates

    • Using a template from supplier websites to create your own templates for sublimation and UV printing

    • Creating your own templates

    • (Optional) Setting up a jig with the same file for UV Printing

Prerequisites: Please bring a laptop with Adobe Illustrator already downloaded. A trial version is fine, but please confirm it’s functioning before the class starts. A basic familiarity with Illustrator is recommended to get the most out of this class.

This class will meet in the basement classroom at the Leesburg location.

New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj.

Questions?  Contact the instructor Diane Bollinger.

If the class is full, click here if interested in future classes.

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