FROM APPROVED ARTWORK TO FINISHED DECK

The craft behind the cards.

Follow the stages that bring your custom deck together. A clear specification and an approved sample guide the production process.

INSIDE THE PROCESS

Every stage has a purpose.

AI-generated illustrations explain the production stages. The sequence and inspection plan are agreed around your material, finish and packaging requirements.

AI illustration of card-back print proofs and prepress tools

Artwork review

Review the card faces, backs, print files and packaging layout. Confirm the proof and project specification before production.

AI illustration of printed card sheets at a press

Offset printing

Print the approved artwork on the agreed stock. Establish the color reference and inspect the printed sheets.

AI illustration of card print inspection with a magnifying loupe

Sheet inspection

Review printed sheets for color, registration and visible defects before subsequent processing.

AI illustration of card sheets at a finishing roller

Surface finishing

Apply the agreed coating or texture. Evaluate the complete material-and-finish combination during sampling.

AI illustration of a card stack beneath a guarded cutting machine

Cutting & collation

Process the printed sheets into cards and assemble the agreed deck composition. Confirm card order if your project requires it.

AI illustration of rounded playing-card corners

Corner finishing

Finish the card corners to the agreed format, with attention to the consistency of edges and shape.

AI illustration of playing-card decks and tuck boxes ready for packing

Deck packing

Pack the decks in the chosen box or wrapping, with the confirmed labels and outer-carton requirements.

AI illustration of cartons and packaged decks prepared for dispatch

Dispatch preparation

Prepare the finished cartons for the agreed shipping method and destination. Confirm the shipping plan with your order.

AGREE THE STANDARD FIRST

A shared reference.
A clearer result.

Before production, align on the details that your receiving team will check. Keep the approved artwork, sample and packing requirements together.

Appearance

Face-to-back registration, color references, index readability and the agreed finish.

Physical specification

Stock, card dimensions, corner shape, deck count and any equipment-fit requirements.

Packaging & identification

Box construction, pack quantities, artwork variants, carton labels and shipment details.

FOR CASINO BUYERS & SOURCING PARTNERS

Let’s plan your production brief.

Share your deck specification, forecast quantity and target delivery date. Sampling, order quantity and lead time will be confirmed for your project.

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