There are so many specialized terms in print and paper, sometimes even the basics can trip us up. This...
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It's amazing how many things can go wrong during printing. What then is the technical term for uneven appearance...
There are many different types of paper available to bring your design work to life. What type of sheet...
There are at least 12 different popular binding options when it comes to books, brochures and catalogs. Can you...
We've all heard the phrase "save a tree," but would trees remain standing if they were NOT used in...
There are at least 12 different popular binding options when it comes to books, brochures and catalogs. Can you...
On its own the form of binding pictured here is rather exotic. But then someone has taken it one...
There are so many unique terms in the world of printing, some of them pretty eyebrow raising. What, then,...
There are many ways to add the shimmer of foil to your design work. But which application allows you...
A few binding techniques are closely associated with specific cities and countries. Which country lent its name to this...
At first glance paper whiteness and brightness seem like they should be pretty much interchangeable. But are they?
Many factors can make your print work turn out darker than you planned for, including paper type. But what...
There are several different ways to get the shimmer of foil, hot and cold techniques being just a couple....
There are at least 12 popular binding options out there, each with its own interesting variations. Can you name...
You can do some amazing things with hot, cold and digital foiling. But what techique is used to create...
When it comes to paper making, three variables come into play: weight, caliper (or thickness) and smoothness. But can...
There are so many great ways to add an exciting extra dimension to your print pieces. What technique is...
The thickness of a paper sheet is crucial to your binding and folding options. But what is the special...
When you use letterpress, engraving or foil stamping, the back of the sheet can be marred. What is this...
We all know that wood goes into the making of fine paper, but what types of wood exactly? Hardwood?...
This process is renowned for the level of detail it displays, as well as for how high the ink...
There are 3 levels of embossing available to you, each with their own unique qualities. So which one is...
There are so many different binding techniques available to you today. From which city does this one derive its...
Answer: Saddle Stitching Aw, that was an easy one 😉 Saddle stitching gets its name from the equipment used...
Even experienced designers can get tripped up when it comes to the weights of papers, even when they're given...
There are 3 levels of embossing available to you, each with their own unique qualities. So which one is...
You probably see photos printed this way every single day but only real print nerds know what it's called....
You've seen this type of fold in one form or another all your life, yet do you know what...
There are 3 levels of paper embossing available to help you add texture to your project: Which one is...
There are so many different guide marks and patterns in printing, each with their own function. So what does...