Surface
Identify glass, plastic, paper, fabric, metal, acrylic or coated board.
How it works / Material Recommendations
Material Recommendations
Material choice begins with the surface and conditions, then moves to opacity, texture and finish.
Discuss this step
What it covers
What happens at this stage
Conditions
Review moisture, refrigeration, friction, sunlight and expected handling.
Appearance
Compare opaque, clear, matte, gloss, metallic and raised effects.
Prepare the project
What to send
Put these details in the first message so the production question is clear.
- A clear surface photo
- Where and how the item will be used
- Preferred appearance or reference sample
A useful result
What should be clear afterwards
- A short list of suitable material routes
- Finish options matched to the expected handling
- Any test or sample requirement is identified
Avoid rework
What commonly slows this stage
- Choosing by gloss or texture before checking the surface
- Assuming clear material will keep colours opaque
- Ignoring moisture, friction, sunlight or a tight curve