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CD REPLICATION TEMPLATES (For 1000 CDs or more)
CLICK HERE FOR CD TEMPLATE

CD-R TEMPLATE (For Short Run CDs)
CLICK HERE FOR CD-R TEMPLATE

NOTE ON DESIGNING FOR THE CD LABEL:
I use this template when I design in Adobe Illustrator. It is an eps file so you can open it in Photoshop as well.
Basically I "Place" (FILE > PLACE) an image onto my illustration. Then I "Send To Back" (OBJECT > ARRANGE > SEND TO BACK) the image. While my "placed file" is selected, I simultaneously select the outer ring of the CD label and make a "Mask" (OBJECT > MASKS > MAKE). This puts your picture or "placed file" behind everything which needs to be knocked out and clips the outer edge perfectly.

A note about the on CD printing process:
The disc printing process that is used by us and basically all other
manufacturers is a SCREEN PRINTING process (Just like T-shirts, only with a finer mesh)
Sometimes, fine details can be lost in silkscreen printing because of the nature of the process.
Elements of a design that are too small may end up not passing through the mesh, leaving the ink on top.
There really is not much that can be done to improve this process,
so we encourage people to design their discs with this in mind.
We do offer OFFSET PRINTING on CD as well (it looks SWEET!), but that's only
for quantities above 2000. Ask us about additional charges for this process.

Templates for Folders, Booklets, & Traycards
(Please use the following traycard template with all folder or booklet templates)

Cardboard Sleeve Template

Slimline Case Template

DVD Armary Style Cover
	CLICK HERE FOR ILLUSTRATOR FILE TEMPLATE CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOSHOP FILE TEMPLATE
DVD Insert Sheet
	CLICK HERE FOR FRONT SIDE INSERT TEMPLATE

Templates For CD Face Design

CD REPLICATION TEMPLATES (For 1000 CDs or more) CLICK HERE FOR CD TEMPLATE
CD-R TEMPLATE (For Short Run CDs) CLICK HERE FOR CD-R TEMPLATE
NOTE ON DESIGNING FOR THE CD LABEL: I use this template when I design in Adobe Illustrator. It is an eps file so you can open it in Photoshop as well. Basically I "Place" (FILE > PLACE) an image onto my illustration. Then I "Send To Back" (OBJECT > ARRANGE > SEND TO BACK) the image. While my "placed file" is selected, I simultaneously select the outer ring of the CD label and make a "Mask" (OBJECT > MASKS > MAKE). This puts your picture or "placed file" behind everything which needs to be knocked out and clips the outer edge perfectly.
A note about the on CD printing process: The disc printing process that is used by us and basically all other manufacturers is a SCREEN PRINTING process (Just like T-shirts, only with a finer mesh) Sometimes, fine details can be lost in silkscreen printing because of the nature of the process. Elements of a design that are too small may end up not passing through the mesh, leaving the ink on top. There really is not much that can be done to improve this process, so we encourage people to design their discs with this in mind. We do offer OFFSET PRINTING on CD as well (it looks SWEET!), but that's only for quantities above 2000. Ask us about additional charges for this process. Please keep all font sizes at 6 point or larger! TO SEND US FILES ELECTRONICALLY: Please .zip or stuffit! all files and go to www.sandscreativegroup.com and select "send a file" please reference Wonderdrug Records in the additional details box.