What types of paper are there?
Paper has been fundamental in the history of mankind. From ancient scrolls, paper has evolved into a large number of different types, each manufactured to meet different needs. In this…
Printing
What is CMYK?
CMYK is a subtractive color model that is mainly used in color printing. Unlike additive models such as RGB (Red, Green, Blue), where colors are created by adding light, in…
What is the Pantone System?
The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a standardized and widely used system for color identification and communication in graphic design, fashion, printing and other industries. It was created by Pantone…
What is Light Color and Pigment Color?
Color is a fascinating aspect of the world we live in. It surrounds us everywhere, every moment, influencing our moods, our decisions and how we interpret our surroundings. But have…
Recycled paper What is it + 7 benefits
Recycled paper is paper that is turned back into paper. The best paper to use is 100% post-consumer recycled paper, which is made from scraps of paper that the consumer…
What is UV printing?
UV printing is a unique method of digital printing that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to dry or cure ink, adhesive or paint almost immediately after touching paper, aluminum, foam board…
What is Giclée printing?
Giclée printing is French for “spraying” or “spraying”. It refers to the process used by inkjet printers to reproduce artwork or photography to create a single copy of the original…
Japanese paper or Washi What is it?
Japanese paper, or washi, is one of Japan’s most fundamental and often overlooked artistic products. Over 1,300 years of production it has formed the backbone of many other Japanese art…
Printing techniques MEGA-guide
Since time immemorial, mankind has experimented with a variety of techniques to reproduce symbols and graphics, each time in a simpler, faster and more efficient way. In this search, the…
Offset printing What is it and how does it work?
Offset printing, also called offset lithography, in commercial printing, is a widely used printing technique. The inked image on a printing plate is printed on a rubber cylinder and then…