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Technique: creative CD PACKAGING in 3 steps

11/24/2017

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​Here's an easy way I have found to manufacture low-cost, nice looking independent CDs using creative techniques for packaging. 
Step 1 - Put the Music on CD.   
​  While one could simply burn CD-R discs on their computer and write their band name on them with Sharpies, I prefer a more professional look.  I like to order a spindle of Bulk CDs with a nice thermal printed image from Discmakers. 

​    The design on the CD face incorporates the on-disc template that Discmakers provides.  I create the on-disc design myself using Photoshop but if you need assistance then you can contact a freelance designer like BoatRide Design. 
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bulk CD spindle
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Arigato pack
 Step 2 - Order the blank packaging.
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I regularly use Stumptown Printers SP BLANKS site to order my blank packages. My favorite is the Arigato pack.  They come in an assortment of colors. They also have paper CD sleeves that fit inside the Arigato Pack. 

Step 3 - Apply Design.  I have done this a few ways.  One way is to print stickers and apply them directly to the covers.  A less expensive version would be to print the graphics on paper and paste them on with a glue stick. 




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Sticker graphics
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pasted paper label
A third option,  which I think looks great,  is to order custom made stamps
from a place like 
rubberstamps.net and a raised pad ink pad
​ like the ones sold by 
Yellow Owl Worksop. 
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stamping cover art
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stamping cover art


   so there's an easy, fun and affordable way
​                       to make your own CDs !


I followed these steps to make
 my newest Son Ravello CD. 
          (check it out here) 
  

What creative techniques have you found for manufacturing your CDs? Comment Below!
     

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