Design Guide: Formed Plastic
This guide is here to assist you in creating artwork that meets our minimum design specifications for a formed plastic project. To quickly navigate to a specific section, click the links below.
| Minimum Serif | Minimum Stroke |
| Minimum Prismatic Face Serif | Minimum Opening |
| Mounting Stroke | Flanges |
| Raised & Painted | Etched & Painted |
| Size Limit | Letter Depth |
Tip: Need to look up a design term? View our glossary of common terms.
Note: Minimum space between individual letters and/or pieces is 0.3 inches.
Minimum Flat Face and Round Face Serif
ACRY (Pigmented)
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6" - 8.9" | 0.31" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 0.44" | |
| 15" - 23.9" | 0.5" | |
| 24" - 36" | 0.56" |
CAB
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4" - 8.9" | 0.375" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 0.5" | |
| 15" - 17.9" | 0.63" | |
| 18" - 36" | 0.75" |
Note: If you have questions about your artwork, contact us through your Partner Portal account.
Minimum Prismatic Face Serif
| Letter Height | Minimum Size |
| 4" -9.9" | 0.400" |
| 10" - 14.9" | 0.500" |
| 15" - 29.9" | 0.630" |
| 30" + | 1" |
Minimum Stroke for Plain Mount
ACRY
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6" - 8.9" | 0.5" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 0.625" | |
| 15" - 23.9" | 0.75" | |
| 24" - 36" |
0.75" |
CAB
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4" - 8.9" | 0.5" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 0.63" | |
| 15" - 17.9" | 0.7" | |
| 18" - 36" | 0.75" |
Minimum Opening
ACRY
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6" - 8.9" | 0.75" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 1" | |
| 15" - 23.9" | 1.25" | |
| 24" - 36" | 1.5" |
CAB
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4" - 8.9" | 0.5" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 1" | |
| 15" - 17.9" | 1.25" | |
| 18" - 36" | 1.5" |
Minimum Mounting Stroke
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Stud Blocks | 0.750" |
| Pads | 0.750" | |
| Studs with Pads | 0.750" |
Flanges
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Standard Size: 0.375" Available in: 1/16", 1/8", 1/4" 3/8", 1/2" 5/8", 3/4" 1" |
Raised & Painted
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Min Serif | Min Stroke | Raised Depth | Min Opening |
| 0.25" | 0.375" | 0.25" | 0.5" | |
| 0.375" | 0.5" | 0.5" | 0.625" | |
| 0.5" | 0.5" | 0.75" | 0.75" |
Etched & Painted
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Minimum Stroke: 0.375" |
Formed Size Limit
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One piece: 45" x 68" | |||
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Two pieces: 45" x 136" | |||
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Two pieces: 90" x 68" | |||
Note: Visible non-squared seam. Will not join flush.
Letter Depths
Acry
| Letter Size | Approximate Finished Depth |
| 6" - 8.9" | 1/2" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 3/4" |
| 15" - 23.9" | 1" |
| 24" - 36" | 1.25" |
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Cab |
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| Letter Size | Approximate Finished Depth |
| 6" - 8.9" | 1/2" |
| 9" - 14.9" | 3/4" |
| 15" - 17.9" | 1" |
| 18" - 36" | 1.25" |
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Deeper depths available upon request. Deepest standard finished depth is 1.25". Any depth between 1.5" and 2.75" by request only and with added cost. One step up in depth allowed only! |
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All artwork is reviewed by Gemini before ordering. If modifications are required on submitted artwork, a Gemini team member will work with you to find a solution. If you have questions about your artwork, please contact us through your Partner Portal account.









