Pre-Press Time Pre-Press has always been an important part of the printing process. From making sure dimensions are right, to checking the right color, this department is integral to the process of getting your order right. Here is a story about aspects of what they do and check for. From Grey to Green When the Incredible…
Inkspot Ink has been used in a variety of ways some cool and some just weird. Here a few of them. Homemade Invisible Ink Did you know you can make invisible ink with lemon juice? Just squeeze it into a bowl along with some water and then write on a piece of paper using the…
The Spectrum of Size Printing technology is always changing and improving, making new things possible all the time. We have found two examples of printing to excess and small dimensions. Tiptoe through Turnip Town According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the smallest book in the world comes from Canada coming in at 70 by 100…
Do you want your next content to pop? Spot varnish is a clear ink used to enhance specific areas of a print piece with a gloss or dull sheen. Gloss varnish adds extra shine to a photo, creates a three-dimensional look as a drop-shadow or be used to create subtle art or type over a…
Be a cut above the rest. Perforations and scores can be done in-line if they are straight across the length of a printed piece. Perpendicular or angled scores and perfs require a die and a separate process which will add cost and time to the project. Mirco-perfs have more cuts per inch than a regular…
Want to give your text a full court press? Embossing is a nice way to add dimension to a print piece. It requires a die and the size and intricacy of the artwork will a ffect the cost. Very fi ne detail should be avoided – it won’t be as prominent as it looks on a monitor…
Do you like that glossy finish on your work? UV coating is a nice alternative to laminate. UV does have a high-gloss finish like a laminate and offers some water protection. Unlike laminate, it won’t bubble when the piece is folded. It offers protection against fingerprints and scratches. UV coating should be avoided if the piece will be…
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…
