Daily Archives: May 25, 2016

Tricks of the Trade — Pantone vs. CMYK ink

Can you spot your colors? Pantone vs. CMYK Pantone inks are used when you need a specific spot color or when printing in one or two-colors. When printing in CMYK, such as on a brochure with photos, Pantone colors are usually converted to Process (CMYK — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black). While some Pantone colors…

Tricks of the Trade — Foil vs. Metallics

How metal are you? Foil vs. Metallics Metallic inks are printed on press and come in a range of colors. They are more cost-effective than foil and require less production time. Foil requires a die which adds to the cost and additional time for the process of stamping. It comes in a range of colors,…