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The 25 best fonts for Instagram in 2021
Do you want to know the best fonts for Instagram? Keep reading this article and you will discover many details to learn how to stand out using different fonts. When it comes to visual branding, there …
Where to print books?
There is no single answer to this question. There are many places where to print books, but for every need one option is best. Giving advice is dangerous. What may be a success for one person may not …
Psychology of the colour white. Everything you need to know (2021)
What does the colour white do for you? Does it have an effect on you? Here we are going to talk about the psychology of the colour white, its symbolism, what it is usually associated with and many oth…
Woodblock print or woodcut What is woodblock print? Characteristics and history
Wood printing is a technique for printing text, images or drawings on textiles and paper. The woodblock is carefully prepared as a relief matrix, whichmeans that the areas shown in white are cut out w…
Sewn binding. Everything you need to know (2021)
Sewn binding is one of the oldest forms of bookbinding, and is still the most durable and strongest method. The pages are bound together with pieces of thread and adhered to the spine of the book. Sew…
Psychology of the colour orange. Guide 2021
In this article we are going to detail the psychology of the colour orange, the characteristics associated with it, the personality traits associated with orange lovers, some shades and their meaning,…
How to publish a book? 10 steps to success
If you’re a writer, a dreamer or someone with something important to say, you’ve probably thought about how to publish a book. But while writing a book is a great achievement in itself, ge…
Convert photo to drawing or sketch (10 best applications)
We’ve got 10 amazing apps for iOS and Android to turn photo into drawing in just a few clicks. Are you a great photographer but not as talented at drawing? Or do you like photo retouching and wo…
What is lamination in printing? Everything you need to know
Lamination is the process of applying a thin layer of plastic to sheets of paper or cards to enhance and protect print products. The most common types are glossy, matte and silk type. Plasticising is …
What is paperback or softcover binding? Characteristics and types
A paperback book is a book whose pages are bound in a flexible paper cover (such as a paperback novel, a company annual report or a magazine). It is the opposite of a hardback book, whose pages are bo…
What is the cleft in printing?
Cleft is a process that is carried out after printing and consists of making a groove or mark by pressing the paper or cardboard at the point where it is to be folded in order to facilitate subsequent…
DL size. What are the dimensions of the DL?
Knowing DL size and other common formats is important whether you are in the world of graphic design or if you are doing any kind of print work for your workplace or business. We are going to tell you…
Business card size. What are the dimensions?
What is the right size business card? Business cards are one of the most popular print products, they are a quick way to give a customer all the essential contact details and remain one of the most wi…
What is laid paper?
Plaid paper is a type of paper with a ribbed texture obtained through the manufacturing process. In the pre-mechanical period of papermaking in Europe (from the 12th to the 19th century), laid paper w…
What is newsprint?
Newsprint is a low-cost, non-filmable paper composed primarily of wood pulp and most commonly used for printing newspapers and other publications and advertising material. Invented in 1844 by Charles …
Size A5. What are the dimensions of DIN A5?
The A5 size is one of the most used formats in the printing world, knowing the different formats used in printing is important to choose the one that best suits our project. In this article we show yo…