The quality of a fake ID depends on the materials, printing techniques, and attention to detail that go into it. This hub covers everything from the science behind Teslin, PVC, and polycarbonate substrates to photo requirements, AI-generated IDs, and the most common mistakes that make fakes easy to spot. Learn what makes the difference between a convincing card and one that gets flagged immediately. Whether you are a collector evaluating card authenticity, a prop designer sourcing realistic materials, or simply curious about how modern IDs are manufactured, these guides break down every step of the process from raw substrate selection to final lamination and UV overlay application.
We cover the key differences between PVC, Teslin, and polycarbonate builds, explain why photo quality matters more than most people realize, and highlight the rookie errors that turn an otherwise decent card into an obvious fake. Each article in this hub draws on real-world production knowledge and detection research to give you a practical, no-nonsense understanding of what separates quality from junk.