They’re categorized as “Writing,” “Text” and “Cover” sheets. But they’re also measured in pounds (lbs.) or grams (gsm.). Which...
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When it comes to screen printing, most of us think of T-shirts. Yet it can also be used to...
Simple question, right? Or is it? What’s the name of the process that presses a die from the BACK...
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Whether you’re creating business cards or invitations, this process creates a raised, glossy effect similar to engraving. So…what is...
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A recent FSEA study of a national car-wash chain’s postcard campaign has revealed that embellishment isn’t just about “sparkle”… it’s...
Thanks to recent digital embellishment breakthroughs, you can now add Spot UV and Raised UV to uncoated papers!
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Do any states in the U.S. actually require companies to ensure that their product packaging is recyclable?
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While every profession has its jargon, the printing and finishing industries sometimes use terms that make it difficult for...
This binding option not only makes the most of the dollars you have, but it also allows you to...
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More than 700,000 views (and counting), 15,000 shares, 20,000 saves – what IS IT about this brochure that got...
If you’ve looked through swatchbooks, you’ve come across the letters “DTC” at the end of a paper’s basis weight....
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This hot design trend for brochures and business cards is turning heads…but how do they actually get those colors...
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Why DO we call out some papers in points and others in pounds? And how does this affect each...
Short covers allow you to display two different aspects of a product in the same brochure – simply flip...
