Can Mockup

Realistic, high-quality can mockups

Get a physical sample of your next can design. Experience your brand in a 1:1 format, and test colors and finishes in real life before starting large-scale production.

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✓ No minimum order quantity

✓ CMYK, Pantone & white print

✓ 25 cl, 33 cl & 50 cl cans

Method & Finish

360° Shrink Sleeve – Technology

We use professional shrink sleeves to ensure your mockup design fits perfectly and tightly around the contours of the can.

Precision & Fit

What is a shrink sleeve?

A thin special film that is printed flat, welded into a tube, and shrunk tightly around the aluminum can in a heat tunnel.

360° decoration: The graphics cover the entire can, following the shape flawlessly.
Distortion check: Test how your intentionally distorted artwork straightens out perfectly during shrinking.

Varnish & Contrasts

Premium Finishes

The sleeve can be delivered with precise finishes and effects that simulate the final production.

Tactile effects: Choose between matte, glossy, or advanced spot varnish.
Metallic look: Integrated white underprint ensures either full opacity or lets the metal shine through.

Finish & Effects
– All Possibilities

The sleeve can be delivered with precise finishes and effects that accurately simulate the final production.

Tactile Effects

Choose between matte, glossy, or advanced spot varnish.

Matte

Elegant, muted surface with a highly sophisticated look.

Glossy

High shine for a sharp, striking, and premium look.

Spot Varnish

Highlight specific details and create beautiful contrast with selective gloss.

Metallic Look

An integrated white underprint ensures either full opacity or lets the metal shine through naturally.

Full Opacity

White underprint delivers intense colors, sharp details, and perfectly uniform coverage.

Metal Effect

Omitting the white underprint lets the raw aluminum shine through for a native metallic look.

More Effects Available

Metallic

Pearlescent

Holographic

Glitter

Soft Touch

Thermochromic

And many more – only your imagination sets the limit.

Can Types

Can mockups for all types of beverages

We produce mockups for a wide range of different can formats. Whether you are developing a classic standard can, a modern sleek can, or a compact mini can, you get a physical prototype that makes it easy to assess design, proportions, and finish before production begins.

Standard Cans

The standard can is the most common and recognizable packaging for beer, soda, and soft drinks. A physical mockup allows you to verify your graphics on the classic, wide surface.

Design: Assess how logos and graphic elements are distributed across the wide circumference.
Finish: Test the effect of matte, glossy, or tactile varnishes on the classic shape.

Sleek Cans

Sleek cans are taller and slimmer than standard cans, delivering a modern and premium look. This format is particularly popular for energy drinks, craft beers, and premium sodas.

Proportions: See how your layout adapts to the tall, elegant format.
Shelf Appeal: Test how the slim profile of the can stands out compared to traditional formats.

Large Cans

Large cans (e.g., 500 ml or King Can) are the classic format often associated with beer, energy drinks, and larger soft drinks. A mockup ensures your design utilizes the large surface optimally and maintains its visual focus.

Maximum Visibility: Check how your logo and graphics look on the large and prominent surface.
Shelf Standout: Experience the final synergy between your design and the robust, high-volume format.

Mini Cans

Mini cans are ideal for smaller servings, premium mixers, or shot products. The format offers a unique unboxing or serving experience that requires precise adjustment of the design.

Compact Design: Optimize logos and messages to ensure they function well within the limited space.
User Experience: Evaluate the physical size and handling of the can in real life.

Process

From design to physical 1:1 can mockup

We translate your packaging design into a realistic 1:1 mockup, allowing you to experience the product before it goes into production. Each mockup is crafted with a focus on precision, material selection, and a professional finish.

Design Check

We review your design and adapt it to the can't dimensions, seams, and technical specifications, ensuring everything fits perfectly.

Print & Finish

The graphics are printed on a carefully selected material with the desired surface texture, gloss, and color rendering for a realistic result.

Precise Assembly

The print is carefully mounted onto a blank aluminum can, making the mockup look sharp, consistent, and remarkably close to the final product.

Finished Mockup

You receive a physical 1:1 can mockup, ready for client meetings, presentations, photography, or final approval before production.

Specifications & Deliverables

From print file to physical aluminum can

What we need

Print-ready files: You send your finished packaging design to us.
File preparation: We check and adapt the elements to the can format.
Finish information: Let us know if you want a matte, glossy, or metallic finish.
Size: Choose freely between the standard sizes: 25 cl, 33 cl, or 50 cl.

What you receive

1:1 Physical sample: A finished aluminum can mockup in the chosen format.
Advanced printing: Razor-sharp details in CMYK, Pantone, and white ink.
Realistic effects: Accurate simulation of the metal's reflection and surface.
Scannable codes: Option to integrate fully functional barcodes.

Material Fidelity & Realism

Spot the errors before production begins

When developing packaging, you discover things on a physical sample that the screen conceals. For example, a color might change its character on the metallic background, or crucial text might become difficult to read on the curved format.

Marketing the product before launch

Use your mockups for razor-sharp product photos and videos for social media, webshops, or trade shows—long before actual production has even started.

Comparison

Digital Visualization vs. Physical Can Mockup

Feature	Digital 3D / PDF	Exemplar Physical Mockup
Haptic experience	Visual impression only	✓ Feels like the real, finished can
Colors on metal	Theoretical simulation	✓ Shows actual color interplay on a metallic base
Size testing (cl)	Difficult to assess scale	✓ Precise testing of 25 cl, 33 cl, or 50 cl
Use in focus groups	Less engaging	✓ Generates authentic consumer reactions

Physical prototypes

Ready to hold your can design in your hands?

Experience your design on a real aluminum can. We produce razor-sharp can mockups in the exact size and finish you need within a few days, allowing you to make confident decisions before production.

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FAQ

Can I get mockups in different can sizes?

Yes, Exemplar.dk can produce aluminum cans in several sizes, such as 25 cl, 33 cl and 50 cl, so you can see how your design works in the actual product format that the consumer encounters in the store.

If there are other sizes you want to experiment with, we can very likely accommodate them – write or call and we’ll find out.

How do I save time and resources by using a mockup?

By being able to adjust the design early, you can detect potential problems such as dark colors on a metallic background or difficult-to-read text before production begins. This reduces the risk of production errors and thus reduces the risk of producing thousands of copies that cannot be used.

Why use a physical mockup instead of just a digital visualization, such as a PSD file?

You can choose different materials, such as foil or laminate, and determine the surface – matte, glossy or metallic finish. The mockup is typically made with the same types of materials as the final packaging, so you get an authentic impression of structure and color fastness.

Is it possible to get can mockups with special effects like matte or glossy finishes?

Yes, you can choose different finishes and surface treatments, such as matte, gloss or metallic, so that the mockup exactly matches the desired production effect.

Realistic, high-quality can mockups