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Start with the bottle surface
The print area determines what artwork can be reproduced reliably. Flat faces generally offer a more predictable area than strongly curved or faceted surfaces. Frosting, transparent coating, gradient coating, and the original bottle material also change contrast and adhesion. A process that works on clear glass may need adjustment on a coated or textured surface.
Before choosing a technique, identify the exact decoration area and how the customer will see the bottle. Front-facing logos, wraparound information, small regulatory text, metallic details, and tactile marks have different requirements. The artwork should be evaluated at actual size because a logo that looks clear on a screen may contain lines or spaces that are too fine for the selected process.
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Screen printing
Screen printing applies ink through a prepared screen and is commonly considered for logos, names, and controlled graphic elements. It can create a direct, integrated appearance on suitable bottle surfaces. The number of colors, print area, registration, ink choice, and surface treatment all influence sampling and production requirements.
Artwork for screen printing should normally be supplied as clean vector graphics with colors separated. Fine detail and multiple colors may need simplification or testing, particularly on curved surfaces. A physical sample is used to review placement, color, edge quality, and adhesion. Screen printing should not be assumed to reproduce every digital effect exactly.
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Hot foil stamping (hot stamping)
Hot stamping creates a metallic or pigmented detail using heat, pressure, foil, and a prepared die. Gold and other metallic directions can add a precise highlight that coordinates with the cap, collar, or packaging. The usable area depends on bottle geometry and the ability to apply consistent pressure.
Simple, well-spaced artwork generally gives the clearest starting point. Very large areas, fine lines, and strongly curved surfaces require careful review. Foil color should be judged with the bottle coating and hardware rather than from a screen alone. Sampling confirms the actual reflectivity, transfer, placement, and visual balance.
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Label application
A label can carry detailed artwork, variable information, and color effects that may not suit direct printing. Material choices can include paper, film, clear constructions, textured stocks, and metallic directions, subject to project review. Shape, adhesive, bottle curvature, coating, and application position affect the result.
Labels are useful when the design requires more information or when artwork may change between versions. They still need accurate dimensions and a suitable application area. Transparent labels require particular attention to adhesive visibility, ink opacity, and the interaction with the bottle color. The label and packaging artwork should use a coordinated hierarchy.
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Combining decoration with coating and components
Decoration rarely stands alone. A transparent coating can provide the main color while a one-color print adds the brand name. Frosting can create a soft field for foil. A custom cap may carry the strongest visual detail, allowing the bottle decoration to remain restrained. Each added process affects samples, setup, MOQ, and production control.
A clear priority helps avoid visual conflict. Decide whether the hero element is the bottle shape, color, logo, cap, or packaging. Then use the other components to support it. YAMEI reviews the requested combination for technical feasibility and can identify where a simpler process may give a clearer and more repeatable result.
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Artwork and sampling checklist
Provide vector artwork when available, along with dimensions, placement, color references, and a visual mockup. State whether color accuracy, metallic effect, tactile detail, or small text is the main priority. If the bottle already exists, include clear photographs and dimensions of the decoration area. Initial JPG, PNG, or PDF references can be submitted through the website.
The sample should be reviewed under normal viewing conditions and against the intended cap and packaging. Check placement, scale, contrast, registration, adhesion, durability during normal handling and packing, and how the decoration reads when the bottle is filled only as a visual mockup; YAMEI supplies empty bottles and does not provide perfume liquid or filling. Final production details are confirmed after sample approval and complete project review.
- Vector logo or the clearest available artwork
- Decoration dimensions and placement
- Bottle material, finish, and coating
- Color or foil references
- Cap, collar, and packaging direction
- Estimated quantity and target timing