This guide is here to assist you in creating artwork that meets our minimum design specifications for your GemLeaf project. To quickly navigate to a specific section, click the links below.
| Minimum Letter Size | Taping Size Limit |
| Minimum Serif | Mounting Stroke |
| Minimum Stroke | Finish Limit |
| Minimum Opening | Gemleaf Size Limit |
| Fillet Radius | Stud Mount Notes |
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Minimum Letter Size
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Smallest letter: 0.75" |
Minimum Serif
Minimum Stroke
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1/8", 1/4" | 0.125" | |
| 3/8" and 1/2" | 0.250" | ||
Minimum Opening
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Unpainted, all gauges | 0.020" |
| Painted, all gauges | 0.075" | |
| Any reverse cut text | 0.075" |
Fillet Radius
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Inside under 2 in height | 0.015" |
| Inside 2" - 2.99" height | 0.025" | |
| Inside 3" - 3.99" height | 0.040" | |
| Inside 4" - 5.99" height | 0.055" | |
| Inside 6" - 11.99" height | 0.070" | |
| Inside 12" - 14.99" height | 0.100" | |
| Inside 15" height and up | 0.135" | |
| All outside corners | 0.025" |
Mounting Stroke
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Double Faced Tape Full Coverage Default for 4" and under |
0.125" |
| Double Face Tape Strips | 0.250" | |
| Pads | 0.250" | |
| 6-32 studs drill flush | 0.250" | |
| 10-24 studs drill flush | 0.300" | |
| GI-68 block for 6-32s | 0.400" | |
| Combo and combo all | 0.640" | |
| GI-18 block for 10-24s | 0.640" | |
| GI-14 block for 10-24s | 1.14" |
Taping Size Limit
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1/8" | 21.5" x 22" |
| 1/4" | 21" x 21" | |
| 3/8" | 17" x 17" | |
| 1/2" | 15" x 15" |
Decorative Standoffs
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Thru hole for 1/2" diameter: 0.41" |
| Thru hole for 1" diameter: 0.53" |
Finishing Limits
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Horizontal | 21.5" h x 46" w |
| Vertical | 46" h x 21.5" w |
Gemleaf Size Limit
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1/8" | 21.5" x 24" |
| 1/4" | 21.5" x 46" | |
| 3/8" and 1/2" | 21.5" x 46" |
Stud Mount Notes
1/8" and 3/16" thick receives stud blocks to receive 10-24 studs. These will not sit flush on the wall.
See details below
1/4" thick are drilled and tapped (DT) to receive a 6-32 studs (.25-.29" stroke)
3/8"+ thick receive 10-24 studs (.3 stroke)
| Letter Size | Minimum number of studs recommended |
| 1" and smaller dots and punctuation | 1 |
| 2" and smaller | 2 |
| 2-4" | 3 |
| 4-12" | 4+ |
| 12"+ | 5+ |
Studs no more than 12" apart, with a new row every 12"
Stud alignment options:
In line for brick: 2-5/8" on center (min 4")
In line for block: 8" on center (min 9")
In line for rail: plastic pads in line for plastic strips
Stud Blocks
GI-14 (For 10-24 studs)
Stroke of 1.14" or larger
GI-18 (for 10-24)
Stroke width of .64"-1.139"
GI-68 (for 6-32)
No combination mounting
Stroke width of .4"-.639"
Assembly
Plastic and metal assembly is interior only
1/4" minimum depth for top and 3/8" bottom layer for mechanical assembly using countersunk machine screws.
1/8" depth bottom layer acceptable for through hole assembly.
Tape assembly available, following standard tape restrictions.
Upcharge per piece on top layer.
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.
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