Crafted for the Café: Custom Coasters for Flight Coffee Hangar
Flight Coffee Hangar is one of Wellington's most distinctive specialty cafés, a brand with genuine craft values, a strong visual identity and a reputation for quality that runs from bean to cup. When they came to us needing custom drink coasters, the ask was straightforward, but getting it right took a bit more than hitting print.
Their initial spec called for a standard card stock, which we advised against, as coasters need to absorb moisture, and a typical 350gsm stock simply isn't built for that. We recommended 275gsm Coaster Board instead: a purpose-made stock that handles condensation, holds up through a busy café shift and still takes print beautifully. We also suggested a minor size adjustment, from 90mm to 93mm, to optimise material usage without any visible difference to the finished piece.
Print was handled on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, with in-line quality control ensuring consistent colour across the full run. Both sides were printed in CMYK to match Flight Coffee's branding, then die-cut to a precise 93mm circle using our JWEI 6040, no tooling required, clean edges every time.
The initial run of 500 was followed three months later by a reprint of 1000, made straightforward because we retained the artwork and had the production process dialled in. A small detail we were glad we caught: a spelling error in the supplied file, corrected before anything went to press.
The result is a coaster that looks the part, performs under real café conditions, and carries the Flight Coffee brand with the quality it deserves.
Want something similar for your business? Get a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
93mm diameter circle
Stock:
275gsm Drinks Coaster Board
Colours:
Digitally black on both sides.
Finishing:
Digitally die-cut to size
Garage Project’s Removable Vinyl Tap Badges: Designed to Stand Out – Printed to Remove Cleanly
At Colourcraft, we’ve been proud to partner with Garage Project since 2016, producing thousands of custom-printed tap badges that are as bold and distinctive as the beers they represent.
Known for their constant innovation and visually striking art, Garage Project trusts us to bring their ever-evolving beer lineup to life at the tap. Each badge is printed using high-quality eco-solvent inks onto Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl — a satin-finish stock that applies smoothly and removes cleanly, with no sticky residue. We then kiss-cut each badge to shape, ready for dispatch with keg orders to bars across New Zealand and beyond.
To date, we’ve printed over 430 unique badge designs for Garage Project, all stored on file for fast and easy reordering. On average, we produce 25,000 badges per year for more than 25 breweries nationwide, making us a trusted supplier for this specialist product.
While these are created specifically for tap handles, the same stock and process is ideal for removable decals in retail, hospitality, and events — any time you need vibrant, on-brand graphics that go on easily and come off cleanly.
We're trusted by over 40 breweries in the past year alone. Learn why? Get a fast, accurate quote thats hassle-free.
Specifications
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side with eco-solvent inks.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and cut to singles.
Other Projects for Garage Project
Precision in Every Deal: Custom Playing Cards for Kingsley Attwood
Kingsley Attwood, a photographer and designer with a bold, creative vision, came to us with something truly unique: a full set of custom-designed playing cards, with each of the 52 cards featuring its own illustration. Kingsley had already poured a ton of work into the design and needed a print partner who could bring it to life with care, precision, and premium quality.
We provided tailored guidance to help Kingsley prepare the artwork for production, covering how to build bleed, organise file sequencing and format everything correctly using Photoshop (which isn’t exactly known for being print-friendly). We reviewed initial layouts, offered practical advice and ensured every file was press-ready before kicking off production. Clear communication and upfront planning made the process smooth, even with a project as detailed as this one.
The final sets were printed on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, chosen for its pinpoint accuracy and consistent colour output. We used a durable 300gsm satin stock and applied a scuff-resistant laminate to give the cards a premium feel and long-lasting finish. Each card was then precision-cut on our digital die-cutter to ensure exact sizing and alignment across the set.
Fifteen custom decks, produced with care from start to finish.
Ready to bring your own card deck to life? Let’s deal you in, request a free, custom quote today.
Specifications
Finished size:
63.5 x 89mm
Stock:
300gsm Satin
Colours:
Full Colour (CMYK) on both sides
Finishing:
Matt Laminate with scuff-resistant matt lamination and digital die-cut to shape.
Premium Client Gift: Custom Playing Cards and Branded Packaging for Springload
Wellington-based digital agency Springload came to us with a bold idea: create a high-end custom gift that would showcase their creativity and leave a lasting impression on clients and partners. The solution? A full, bespoke deck of playing cards — every face uniquely designed, fully branded and packaged in an understated but premium black-on-black carton. The goal was to match the sophistication of their design work with a physical product that delivered the same attention to detail.
Built for quality, finished for impact
We printed 200 decks on a thick 300gsm silk matt stock, laminated both sides for a soft-touch finish and built-in scuff resistance — ideal for a product designed to be handled. Then each card was die-cut to a rounded-corner rectangle. For the packaging, we designed a custom two-piece carton structure using 320gsm Popset Black — a rich, uncoated stock that holds shape beautifully. The lid was screen printed in clear spot UV varnish to deliver an elegant black-on-black finish, subtle until the light catches it.
Practical guidance upfront
During quoting, we helped Springload explore a range of options — including various order volumes and packaging formats — to make sure the final outcome balanced impact and budget Including a more cost-effective tuck-in carton option
Client feedback
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
"The Colourcraft team always go above and beyond to deliver the Christmas gifts and cards we create for our team and clients at Springload. Every print is high-quality and it's a joy seeing our designs and brand come to life with such a quick turnaround." – Ella Price, Springload
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do. Whether you're designing a one-of-a-kind gift, a standout promo item, or just want to bring your brand to life in print — we’ll help you figure out what works, what it costs, and how to make it happen. with a quick, obligation-free quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
Carton: 212 x 235mm folded to 93(W) x 39(H) x 22.5mm(D)
Cards: 63 x 88mm
Stock:
Carton: 320gsm Popset Black
Cards: 300gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
Carton: Varnished with spot UV gloss.
Cards: CMYK both sides
Finishing:
Diecut to shape and assembled.
Other Projects for Springload
High-Impact Posters for Promisia: Promotional Printing that Delivered
Promisia is a New Zealand-based provider of aged care and retirement living, trusted by hundreds of residents and families across the country. When their marketing team needed eye-catching promotional collateral to support the Arthrem Natural Joint Support brand, they came to us for posters that not only looked sharp but could be delivered quickly and reliably for their campaign.
We produced 500 A2 posters and 500 A3 posters, all printed on 210gsm Silk Matt stock for a professional finish with just the right weight and durability.
Here’s what the client had to say in their Google review: “We received a slick promotional package from Colourcraft which was compelling so we thought we'd give them a go for a small print job, although we were very happy with our current print supplier at that time. Since then, we've entrusted them with key promotional printing and conference assets as their quality is excellent, let alone their customer service and attention to detail. The turnaround time is outstanding - as an example, Colourcraft had provided a print proof and completed our print job including delivery before another company had even managed to organise a print proof. If you have high expectations as we do, use Colourcraft.” – Stacey Neale, Marketing Manager at Promisia Ltd.
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do. Want something similar for your business? Request a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
A2 Poster: 420mm (W) x 594mm (H)
A3 Poster: 297mm (W) x 420mm (H)
Stock:
210gsm Silk Matt.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side.
Finishing:
Trimmed to size.
