Built for Volume, Made to Move: Removable Tap Badges for Urbanaut Brewing Co.
We’ve been printing tap badges for Urbanaut Brewing Co. since the beginning, literally. They took a chance on us back in 2017 after a cold email and over 130 orders later, we’re still part of their production flow.
Based in Kingsland, Auckland, Urbanaut is known for pushing boundaries, releasing bold, international-inspired beers and pumping out fresh drops at pace. With over 200 unique beers under their belt (and counting), they needed a tap badge solution that could keep up with their release cycle and venue rotation.
We print their 73mm circular tap badges using removable-grade vinyl, designed to hold strong while the keg is on and peel away cleanly when the next beer rolls in. No sticky mess. No damaged hardware. Just easy changeovers for busy bars.
Our setup pairs Orajet removable vinyl with HP Latex 365 technology, giving us fast curing times, crisp detail and vibrant colour. The combo is ideal for breweries with high-volume needs and short-term installs, where cost, ease of use and clean removal all matter.
There’s no drama, no delays, and no hand-holding needed. After 8 years and 100+ jobs, we’ve become part of how Urbanaut moves beer, from brewery to bar, badge by badge.
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Specifications:
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Removable Self-Adhesive Vinyl.
Colours:
Printed using latex inks on one side.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and supplied on sheets.
Iconic Lager, Bigger Than Life: Beer Chiller Decal for Garage Project
When Garage Project needed a bold in-store presence for their Beer Beer lager at Moore Wilsons Porirua, they came straight to us.
The brief? A full-height decal of their instantly recognisable can, applied directly to the chiller door. Garage Project isn’t the type to cut corners on brand presentation, every detail needs to be spot on. And after over a decade working together, they trusted us to get it right.
We printed the oversized graphic on Avery Dennison MPI 2904, our go-to vinyl for clean application and sharp colour. Paired with a gloss DOL 2000 overlaminate, it added a durable, high-gloss finish that matched the fridge’s surface and protected against scratches, UV, and wear.
Output came from our Roland XR-640 eco-solvent printer, delivering rich, consistent colour and razor-sharp detail. The result? A seamless, vibrant install that looked factory-finished, not added later.
“Ben and 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.” – Tim Davie, Garage Project
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Specifications
Finished size:
855mm (W) x 2050mm (H)
Substrate:
Permanent vinyl.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side.
Finishing:
Over laminate with gloss laminate, cut to shape, install on chiller door.
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Bold Branding, Fast Turnaround: Custom Vinyl Decals for Fix & Fogg’s Giveaway
Fix & Fogg our award-winning neighbours and one of NZ’s most loved food brands—came to us with a fun, fast-paced challenge. They were running a social media giveaway featuring a custom-branded Kenwood mixer, and needed high-impact vinyl decals to bring the concept to life. The design? Their logo paired with an orange-and-white check pattern to match a classic tablecloth. Simple in theory—but timings were tight.
With less than 24 hours on the clock, we sourced the exact '047 Orange Red' Oracal 751 vinyl, cut and weeded two decals, and prepped them with application tape—all before delivering to their team for install. Oracal 751 is a top-tier cast vinyl known for holding its shape, sticking strong, and keeping colours crisp even in rough conditions. Perfect for promo gear that needs to look good, go on smooth, and stay put.
To keep things stress-free, we even cut extra spare decals from offcuts—just in case anything went sideways during application. (It didn’t.)
“The Colourcraft team are amazing. Their work is second to none and we always have a quick turnaround. Thanks team!”
- Shenae Ruffell, Fix & Fogg
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Specifications
Finished size:
380 x 140mm
Stock:
Oracal 751 vinyl
Colour:
047 Orange Red
Finishing:
Cut vinyl and apply app tape.
Other Projects for Fix & Fogg
Trusted, Repeatable, Taproom-Ready: Custom Vinyl Tap Badges for Brave Brewing Co.
Since 2018, we’ve partnered with Brave Brewing Co. a standout Hawke’s Bay craft brewery known for flavour-forward beers and a strong local following. They needed a print partner who could consistently produce high-quality vinyl tap badges, with precision, speed and colour accuracy — every time.
So far, we’ve delivered on 27 separate orders, producing thousands of custom tap badges for over 50 different beers. From seasonal one-offs to award-winning flagships, these badges are a core part of Brave’s bar presentation. We’re proud to have become a trusted extension of their production process.
Each badge is printed on translucent vinyl, purpose-built for backlit bar hardware. This matters, many breweries use opaque vinyl that kills the glow. Our process allows the tap badge to light up on the tap, without washing out the artwork. We dial in the colour balance to ensure it looks just as good backlit as it does in ambient light.
We print using our Roland XR-640, a high-resolution, eco-solvent machine perfect for vibrant, consistent output. Once printed, each badge is kiss-cut to 73mm, weeded and supplied in sheets of 12 ready to go.
The process is tight. Print-ready files, fast proofing, consistent finishing and seamless delivery. Every time.
Want something similar for your brewery? Reach out for a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications:
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Backlit Self-Adhesive Vinyl.
Colours:
Printed using eco-solvent inks on one side.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and supplied on sheets.
Two Formats, One Vision: Custom Typography Specimen for Eliza
When third-year design student Eliza Rogers needed her typography specimen printed to a professional standard, her lecturer pointed her straight to us. Titled ‘Twenty Typefaces That Changed the World’, Eliza’s project showcased not only design history but her own capability to think, curate and execute at a high level. She wanted the final print to reflect that same polish — and we delivered.
Two-Part Print That Worked in Tandem
This project was split into two complementary pieces: a larger 200 x 290mm perfect bound book, and a smaller A5 saddle-stapled booklet, designed to sit neatly inside. The larger document included a die-cut slit and pocket on the inside front cover — built to house the smaller booklet. Clean, intentional, and user-focused.
We ran the job on our Ricoh C9100 digital press, choosing Advance Laser stock for its smooth finish and sharp print quality — 300gsm for covers and 120gsm internally.
Custom Finish, Student Budget
Eliza took it one step further and laser-cut the A5 booklet cover herself. A smart move that gave the piece an edge — literally — while keeping production costs student-friendly. We handled the rest: precise trimming, staple stitching, and the perfect binding (completed by Andrew at Book Binding Etc) for a finish that looked anything but DIY.
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Specifications
Finished size:
200 x 290mm & A5 148 x 210mm
Stock:
300gsm & 120gsm Advance Laser
Colours:
CMYK throughout.
Finishing:
Saddle staple A5 booklet which Eliza laser cut cover design in advance. Larger document perfect bound by Andrew at Book Binding Etc.
