Can you print with partial opacity on the acrylic invitations?

Cat
Honored Contributor III

I'm very excited about the new acrylic invitations, but I'd like some clarification on one point. If I upload a png file that has partial opacity, will it print with partial opacity, or will the print process translate that into an opaque color?

For example, this invitation has a pink background that's a png file with 50% opacity. I want to know if it will print that way or if it will print as an opaque pink.

 

 
Similarly, if you use a gradient that fades from opaque to clear like the following example, will the printing accurately reproduce that like the mockup implies, or will you get unexpected results. 
 
 
 
I just want to be sure before I create a bunch of stuff that's gonna look bad when printed. Thanks!
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Sara_H
Honored Contributor III

@Cat 

Did you watch the video? When you hold the invitation up to the light - you can see a transparency (ish - i.e the light comes through it sort of)

I think the only way to find out is to order samples and see for yourself

You'll 100% know what's doable.

What about creating a test sheet - with various options in opacity and see which works (eg an acrylic invitation with opacity blocks (5%, 10%, 25%, 50% , 75% etc) then see which opacity % you're happy with?

Also order a sample frosted sheet too to see the effect in real life.

Personally for that one - I'd remove the pink and just have the gorgeous filigree scrolls at the corners and embrace the negative space of the acrylic  - but you could do both 🙂

😘

Cat
Honored Contributor III

@Sara_H  Thanks for the thoughts. Yup, clear background was the first one I did, but the pink one was meant to go with the pink & gold suite. It wouldn't be a tragedy if the pink printed opaque - just trying to take advantage of the acrylic medium.

My bigger concern is this one - the shadows around the rose are all done with partial opacity, and if they print opaque it's gonna look like garbage!

 

 
I should probably just bite the bullet & order some samples, but I'm just so darned cheap! 😉
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Sara_H
Honored Contributor III

@Cat 

but what if you get loads of disappointed brides and cancellations - that won't be good.

Better to be safe than sorry 😘