Hardcover binding. Everything you need to know
Hardcover binding is perhaps the binding method most prized by book lovers, as it gives any work a unique and magical look, unlike other types of binding. If you are…
Printing
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 electricity, the…
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,…
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)…
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…
Screen printing. Everything you need to know about it.
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.…
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…
What is embossing? Everything you need to know
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,…
What is varnishing in printing? Everything you need to know
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…
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…