How to create submission data with ibisPaint X

ibisPaint X アプリアイコン

Using ibisPaint X
How to create print-ready data

Even if you don't have Illustrator, you can use the free drawing app "ibisPaint X" to create the data for your custom-made PICKBOY picks.

Before you begin creating

The screenshots on this page were created using the smartphone version of ibisPaint X. The shape, name, and position of some buttons may differ depending on app updates or your device.

Important points:When submitting your order, please provide two types of data: "design data" containing only the content to be printed, and "position specification data" indicating where to place the design on the pick.

Guide lines will not be printed.When saving the design data, please hide the guide image layer. The image with the guides will be saved for positioning purposes only.

If you do not have ibisPaint X, click here.
Please download the app from the official app store, depending on your smartphone.

App Storeからダウンロード Google Playで手に入れよう

*ibisPaint X is not an app provided by PICKBOY. App specifications and screen displays may change with updates.

ibisPaint X アプリアイコン

For those who want to learn more about the basic operation of the app.
Open the official ibisPaint "Drawing Tutorial" in a new tab.

How to make a full-color print

This method prints photos, illustrations, gradients, etc., in full color. The background and design are outside the trim line.Up to the bleed linePlease stretch it out.

STEP 1

Set the canvas

Create a new canvas. Refer to the values in the image to ensure sufficient resolution. Enlarging a small image later can cause blurring in the print.

フルカラー STEP1 キャンバスの設定画面
STEP 2

Paste a guide image for the pick.

Load the guide image of the pick shape you want to order and place it on the canvas. Please use the guide image without changing its aspect ratio.

フルカラー STEP2-1 ガイド画像の貼り付け
フルカラー STEP2-2 ガイド画像の配置
STEP 3

Place photos and illustrations.

Import the photo or illustration you want to print onto a separate layer and adjust its position and size. Extend backgrounds and patterns that extend to the edges up to the bleed line, and place elements that should not be cut off, such as text and logos, inside the trim line.

フルカラー STEP3-1 写真の貼り付け
フルカラー STEP3-2 写真の配置調整
フルカラー STEP3-3 デザイン配置の完成例
STEP 4

Save design data

Hide the guide image layer and save the design as a PNG file. This is the "design data" that will actually be printed.

フルカラー STEP4 デザインデータの保存
STEP 5

Save location data

Save another image with the guide image layer displayed. This is the "position specification data" used to check the position, size, and orientation of the design.

フルカラー STEP5-1 位置指定データの保存
フルカラー STEP5-2 入稿するデザインデータ

And that's it!Please submit two files: the design data and the positioning data.

How to make foil stamped prints

With foil stamping, the part you want to print onBlack (1 color)Please create it in clear black and white. Do not use gray, semi-transparent colors, gradients, or shades of a photograph.

STEP 1

Set the canvas

Create a new canvas. Please create it large enough, referring to the values in the image, so that thin lines and small text can be easily seen.

箔押し STEP1 キャンバスの設定画面
STEP 2

Paste a guide image for the pick.

Load the guide image of the pick shape you want to order. If a confirmation prompt for "Line drawing extraction" appears during loading, cancel it and proceed with placing the pick.

箔押し STEP2-1 ガイド画像の貼り付け
箔押し STEP2-2 線画抽出をキャンセル
箔押し STEP2-3 ガイド画像の配置
STEP 3

Create text and images using only black ink.

On a separate layer from the guide, create the text or image you want to foil stamp in black ink. If using text, select a font and adjust the size, position, and angle.

箔押し STEP3-1 テキストの挿入
箔押し STEP3-2 フォントの選択
箔押し STEP3-3 文字の編集
箔押し STEP3-4 デザインの角度調整

Extremely thin lines or very small letters may not be able to be foil-stamped cleanly.Make sure the lines are thick enough and avoid filling in small gaps too tightly.

STEP 4

Save two images as transparent PNGs.

First, hide the guide images and save only the black design as a transparent PNG. Then, show the guides and save the image used for positioning as well.

箔押し STEP4-1 背景透過PNGの保存設定
箔押し STEP4-2 ガイドなしデータの保存
箔押し STEP4-3 ガイド入りデータの保存
STEP 5

Check the two types of data you saved.

We will confirm that we have both the "design data" (which contains only the black design) and the "positioning data" (which includes the guides).

箔押し STEP5-1 位置指定データ
箔押し STEP5-2 デザインデータ

And that's it!Please submit two files: the design data and the positioning data.

Final design image

Full-color printing allows for expressive use of photographs and illustrations, while foil stamping creates a striking finish for text and logos.

フルカラープリントの完成イメージ
箔押しプリントの完成イメージ

Check before saving and submitting.

  • Two types of data are available: design data and location specification data.
  • Important elements such as text and logos are located inside the trim line.
  • The full-color background and the design that extends to the edges even reach the bleed lines.
  • The design data does not include guide lines.
  • The foil stamping data is a single, clear black color, without any gray tones.
  • The image was created in a small size and then not forcibly enlarged.
  • I opened the saved image and confirmed that there were no missing parts, misalignments, or unintended backgrounds.

After reviewing your submitted data, PICKBOY will send you a pre-production image of the finished product. If you have any questions about how to create the data, please do not hesitate to contact us instead of making a decision on your own.

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