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The 15 best wedding invitation fonts
Adding the best wedding invitation fonts, programmes and other stationery is a great way to personalise them and add a touch of class. Here’s a list of the best wedding fonts in a variety of sty…
Laser Printing
Laser printing is an electrostatic digital printing process. Laser printers transmit their print to a metal cylinder called a “drum” to define a differentially charged image. Using static …
What is rotary printing?
A rotary printing machine is a printing machine in which the images to be printed are curved around a cylinder. Printing can be done on various substrates, such as paper, cardboard and plastic just li…
What is pad printing?
Pad printing is the process of transferring a two-dimensional image onto a three-dimensional part. The offset printing process requires the use of an engraved plate (also known as a cliché) and a pad …
What is four color printing? Everything you need to know
Four color printing is a system in which a colour image is separated into 4 different colour values (called colour separation) through the use of filters and screens. This used to be done with photogr…
Screen printing. Everything you need to know about screen printing.
Screen printing is a printing technique in which a screen is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas impervious to ink by means of a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee moves across t…
Die-cutting. What is it? Characteristics and uses
Die-cutting is a manufacturing process that uses specialised machines and tools to convert raw material by cutting, forming and shearing. In printing, dies are used to create custom shapes and designs…
What is embossing? Everything you need to know (2021)
Like letterpress printing, the embossing process in printing uses bespoke dies to create the raised paper according to the design. The opposite effect is also possible using the same process, known as…
What is varnishing in printing? Everything you need to know (2021)
Varnishing refers to the coating with varnish that is applied to certain printed products during or after printing. A varnish is usually added to a piece to improve its appearance or to protect it fro…
Types of binding for books
There are very specific reasons to choose between the different types of binding for books. Get to know the advantages of each and decide which style best suits your book Bookbinding is the process of…
What is glazing or laminating?
Glazing or lamination is the process of applying a thin layer of plastic to sheets of paper or card to enhance and protect the printed material. The most common types of lamination are glossy, matte a…
What is wrap-around folding?
The wrap-around folding, also known as the tri-fold (in its simplest version), is commonly used for multi-page advertising brochures. To create the popular tri-fold, the sheet is folded inwards twice:…
Psychology of the colour blue (2021)
The psychology of the colour blue, as well as other colours, is very important in the field of marketing and advertising, as well as other fields that will be mentioned later. What do you feel about t…
Zig zag folding What is it?
Let’s talk about zig zag folding One of the most common print finishes you will see is folding. Folding is a procedure that usually takes place after printing and cutting. It is done by special …
Psychology of the colour green (2021)
In this article, we bring you some interesting details about the psychology of the colour green Green is a colour that can evoke powerful emotions. It is a dominant colour in nature that brings to min…
Psychology of the colour black (2021)
Do you want to know all about the psychology of the colour black? Read on and we’ll reveal the most interesting details about the colour black. Black is associated with the occult, the secret an…