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Want to print on metallic or clear label stock? To get the best results, you need to set up your design file correctly, especially when using white ink.

In this video, we walk through the step-by-step process for preparing your artwork in Adobe Illustrator so it’s press-ready for metallic or clear label printing. You’ll learn how to use spot colors, when to apply white ink, and how to knock out areas for shine or transparency—all without using complex paths or workarounds.

📁 Ideal for designers, prepress teams, and anyone working with specialty label printing.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 — Intro: Why file setup matters for metallic & clear stocks
0:08 — Common mistake: Simulating metallic with CMYK gray
0:23 — The goal: Let the stock show through
0:32 — What Illustrator actually needs: White ink, not metallic ink
0:53 — Set CMYK to 0% where you want the bare stock to show
1:03 — How to create a white ink spot color
1:22 — Assigning a visible color to the white ink (just for file clarity)
1:35 — Where to apply white ink in your design
1:44 — Set white ink to overprint (and why it matters)
2:00 — Put the white layer on top—for ease of editing
2:22 — How Illustrator recognizes the white ink in separations preview
2:37 — Knocking out part of the white to let metallic/clear shine through
2:57 — How to use 0% white ink for knockout effects
3:15 — Layering tips for clean file setup
3:42 — Why all of this applies equally to both metallic and clear stock
3:49 — Final thoughts and reminders

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