Can you print with partial opacity on the acrylic invitations?
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11-24-2024 08:41 PM
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.
Cat @ ZingerBug Designs
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11-25-2024 02:03 AM
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 🙂
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11-25-2024 09:24 AM - edited 11-25-2024 09:28 AM
@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!
Cat @ ZingerBug Designs
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11-25-2024 09:32 AM
but what if you get loads of disappointed brides and cancellations - that won't be good.
Better to be safe than sorry 😘

