Beer Can Artwork That Works on Press: Garage Project
Garage Project is one of New Zealand’s most innovative craft breweries — known for bold beer styles and even bolder can designs. When their illustrators push the limits of creativity, they need a partner who can make sure those designs translate perfectly to production. That’s where we come in. For nearly a decade, we’ve been working with Garage Project to prepare their can artwork for dry offset printing — ensuring every detail prints clean, sharp and exactly as intended.
Turning Illustrations into Print-Ready Files
Dry offset can printing is a fast and unforgiving process. Up to six inks are laid down at once directly onto aluminium — they can’t overlap or even touch, and there’s zero room for error. We take Garage Project’s original designs, redraw them in precise vector format and align them to strict production guides. It’s meticulous work, but it means their most extreme illustrations hit the press perfectly.
Complex Process, Seamless Results
From tight deadlines to unusual layouts, we’ve handled hundreds of can artworks for Garage Project. Our role is to take the risk out of production — so their team can take risks where it matters most: in the creative.
Ready to Elevate Your Print?
If your business needs complex artwork prepared for print — and you can’t afford to get it wrong — we’d love to help. Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Trusted to get it right
Here’s what the client had to say in their Google review:
"The Colourcraft Crew are trusted and valued suppliers. Their product is consistently delivered to specification, within agreed timeframes, and with exceptional customer service and care. I have no hesitation in recommending them.” – Tim Davie, Garage Project
Other Projects for Garage Project
Custom Hospitality Menus That Make an Impact: Durable, Stylish and Wellington Made
Bring Your Menus to Life
Printed menus are a vital part of your hospitality brand — whether you run a café, restaurant, bar, winery, or hotel. The look and feel of your menus communicates quality and attention to detail, enhancing the dining experience and leaving a lasting impression on guests. Based in Wellington and delivering NZ-wide, Colourcraft specialises in high-quality printed menus that combine durability, style and flexibility, no matter the size or type of your venue. From folded menus and laminated sheets to wine lists, table talkers, menu boards, and displays, we can produce the format you need.
Features & Value
Our printed menus are designed to perform under the demands of daily service while highlighting your brand. We use sturdy stocks, from eco-friendly 100% recycled papers to premium 350gsm boards, finished with scuff-resistant matt or gloss lamination for wipeable, long-lasting menus. For venues seeking a premium touch, we offer creative finishes like debossing, embossing, spot UV and custom die-cut shapes. Short runs, multi-site rollouts and seasonal updates are easy, we keep your specs on file for seamless reordering. Our production includes digital die cutting and precise colour management to ensure your menus look as intended.
Check out some of our recent projects:
Debossed Menus for Kisa Restaurant, Menus for QT Wellington, Premium Menus at Naumi Hotel
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“Colourcraft has been nothing short of incredible! Thier patience, guidance and quick turnaround times have been a saving grace! I would highly recommend Colourcraft for all your printing needs.” – Karen Welgemoed (Rydges Wellington)
Next Steps Made Simple
Whether you’re refreshing your seasonal menu or rolling out multi-site updates, we make the process simple and stress-free. Request a free quote and see how easy it can be.
Built for Hospitality
- Materials: 80–350gsm stocks, eco-100% recycled, synthetic options available
- Finishes: Scuff-resistant matt lamination (most popular), gloss lamination optional
- Formats: Booklets, laminated sheets, wine lists, table talkers, menu boards, displays, folded flyers
- Custom finishing: Debossing, embossing, spot UV, die-cut shapes
- Sizes: Fully customisable; any size, any shape or rounded corners
- Turnaround: Most orders printed and dispatched within a couple of days; Once complete, Wellington CBD delivery possible in as little as 1 hour
- Order flexibility: Single prints to multi-site rollouts; artwork and specs held on file for seamless reprints
- Delivery: NZ-wide courier service, reliable and fast
- Support: Expert print guidance, file checks, and artwork prepress included
Other Projects for Business
Emporio Coffee: Premium Labels for Coffee Bags
For Wellington roastery Emporio Coffee, packaging isn’t just about function, it’s part of the customer experience. To clearly identify their coffee grind options across espresso, plunger and whole beans, they needed labels that could stand up to daily handling while looking sharp on the shelf.
We produced labels in two sizes 15 x 120mm strips and 60mm circles, on Colourplan white textured stock with a solid black self-adhesive backing. Printed CMYK and finished with slitting, trimming and backing card pads, these labels balanced premium feel with practical usability. Applied directly to their coffee bags, the labels provided clarity for customers while keeping the overall design cohesive and professional.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“The Colourcraft team have always been incredibly helpful and professional. They take the time to create solutions and the results are consistently high quality.” – Simon Maguire, General Manager, Emporio Coffee
Trusted by over 400 NZ businesses each year, we know the small details matter. If you want print that matches your brand’s standards, get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
15mm (W) x 120mm (H)
60mm diameter circle
Stock:
Colourplan white textured Solid Back self adhesive.
Colours:
Printed CMYK on one side.
Finishing:
Slit and trimmed to size, glue into pads with backing cards.
Other Projects for Emporio Coffee
Premium First Impressions: Business Cards for FlexiTime & Invoxy
When the Wellington-based team behind FlexiTime and Invoxy needed updated business cards, they came straight to us—again. We’ve worked with them since 2016, and nearly a decade later, they’re still part of the Colourcraft family. As a leading SaaS company helping recruitment agencies and businesses manage flexible workforces, FlexiTime needed their brand to feel sharp, modern, and polished—right down to the card in your hand.
We printed their business cards on 350gsm Silk Matt stock, with full-colour CMYK on both sides. The soft-touch matt laminate not only gives a smooth, professional feel—it also improves durability, so cards stay clean and crisp even after weeks in a wallet or bag. Trimmed to a clean 90x55mm, the cards strike the right balance between presence and practicality.
"After trying multiple printing companies with mixed results we came across Colourcraft and have never looked back. The quality of the product and service are of the highest standard and we recommend them to anyone looking for a printing solution." – James Barber, Lead Designer at FlexiTime & Invoxy
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share: “We keep coming back to Colourcraft again and again! The service is incredible and the product is always top quality.” – Emily Daly, FlexiTime
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do.
Like what you see? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
90mm (W) x 55mm (H)
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on both sides.
Finishing:
Matt laminate and trimmed to size.
Elevating Impressions: RescueMetrics' Distinctive Triple-Mounted Business Cards
At Colourcraft, our commitment to delivering premium service and exceptional quality shines through in every project we take on.
Tim from RescueMetrics, a Wellington-based leader in precise campaign tracking, had an upcoming business trip to Japan and wanted to make a lasting impression. We embraced the challenge of crafting business cards that would captivate and endure.
We created a set of triple-mounted cards, a unique approach that adds depth and sophistication to the traditional business card.
The cards were constructed with three layers of cardstock. The outer layers, made from 256gsm white stock, encased a core layer of colorplan stock, selected to match RescueMetrics' signature purple brand colour.
To ensure these cards would stand the test of time while offering a tactile experience, we applied scuff-resistant matt lamination to both sides. This not only provides a soft-touch finish but also improves durability over time.
RescueMetrics' logo was further enhanced with a UV gloss varnish, applied to create a captivating contrast with the matt laminated background.
The result? A set of business cards that not only commands attention but also embody RescueMetrics' professionalism and commitment to excellence.
At Colourcraft, our devotion to premium quality and craftsmanship remains unwavering. As a Wellington-based printing and graphics leader since 1985, we hold true to our commitment to quality and client satisfaction – a promise backed by more than 60 five-star Google reviews.
Specifications
Finished size:
90 x 50mm
Stock:
Triple-mounted 256gsm Silk Matt & 270gsm Colourplan
Colours:
Digitally printed in CMYK on both sides.
Finishing:
Matt laminated both sides with spot gloss UV varnish applied to one side.
