What type of letterpress printing uses ink that is just a touch darker than the paper it’s printed on...
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We all know that most paper is derived from trees, but how long do you have to wait for...
This creative opening mechanism allows your audience to open an envelope, package or self-mailer with ease. But what is...
There are 3 different types of embossing you can use to add dimensionality to your work. This one is...
If you think paper is only made from trees you’re in for a big surprise. Paper has been made...
A different material that is adhered to a sheet to create a sense of contrast or a complementary tone...
This is one of the most commonly used box types. Choosing the right one can help you set the...
There could be such an ink used in printing. Then again, this might be one of those “joke” items...
The print world is notorious for using different terms for the same techniques. Are these two binding types another...
While this technique sounds very “space age” it’s actually been around for almost a decade now. But what is...
When you it comes to “set-up box” packaging, the variety pictured here is very popular indeed. But what is...
You know what “Die Cutting” means and you know what “digital” means, but what does the actual cutting in...
One sex brings us CBD extracts and recreational/medicinal cannabis, the other, paper. So which one gives us paper?
These special envelopes grab attention with their fun, unexpected, “edgy” shape. But what are they called?
Despite the seemingly endless number of colors achievable on press, the one hardest to realize is Black. So what...
You've seen this type of fold in one form or another all your life, yet do you know what...
We've all heard the phrase "save a tree," but would trees remain standing if they were NOT used in...
Raising and lowering type or images on paper adds texture by creating shadow and depth. What do we call...
There are several popular binding options. Can you name this one?
Often referred to as the 3rd dimension in your design, embossing is a powerful technique. Yet what do we...
Many factors can make your print work turn out darker than you planned for, including paper type. But what...
There are 3 levels of paper embossing available to help you add texture to your project: Which one is...
When it comes to books, brochures and other publications, there are a number of bindings from which to choose....
We've all seen the terms Silk, Satin and Velvet applied to papers, but what do they really mean when...
Three things come into play with paper: weight, caliper, smoothness. Which should you be concerned about here?
There are so many interesting ways that letterpress printing can make your work stand out. What letterpress technique is...
There are 3 levels of embossing available to you, each with their own unique qualities. So which one is...
You often see paper weights expressed with the letters "DTC," such as 130 lb. Cover DTC. But what does...
On its own the form of binding pictured here is rather exotic. But then someone has taken it one...
Even experienced designers can get tripped up when it comes to the weights of papers, even when they're given...