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Where Did the Name For the Color Hunter Green Come From?
The ink color Hunter Green owes its name and origin to the green clothing worn by hunters in the 19th century. The color was used in the uniforms of hunters as it provided camouflage while they were hunting in the forests. This deep, dark green, almost resembling the hues of a dense forest or the…
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Employee Of the Month Board Idea
At the print shop today, I was helping someone with their Employee of the Month board. They asked us to print a large template on a foamcore sheet and they’ve been taping prints to it by printing them out on a basic printer and taping them to the board. Now that they’re rolling over to…
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Gutenberg! The Musical!
“Gutenberg! The Musical!” is an inventive and comedic stage production that stands out for its unique approach to musical theater. Written by Scott Brown and Anthony King, the musical premiered off-Broadway in 2006 and quickly garnered attention for its originality, humor, and clever storytelling. Unlike traditional musicals that often feature large casts, elaborate sets, and…
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EZ Business Graphics: Quick Reference Guide for Business Visuals
EZ Business Graphics is a quick reference book by Briyan Frederick, compiled from his experience as business-oriented graphic arts professional for over 35 years. It’s a coil bound book with tabbed sections, meant to be a ready go-to resource for answers to daily questions busy office administrators, small business owners and others who are not…
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Ink, Innovation, and Inspiration: The Journey Through GamecockGrafx’s Unique Printing Education
The GamecockGrafx Printing Class is a remarkable educational initiative that not only teaches valuable printing skills but also imparts life and business acumen to its students. Located in Sumter, South Carolina, this program stands out as a beacon of creativity and learning, inspiring students to continue creating and exploring the vast possibilities within the printing…
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Designer’s Guide For Preparing Files For Items Incorporating Embossing, Foil Stamping, Offset, etc.
Creating a card that incorporates embossed elements, foil stamping, and offset printing requires careful planning and precise specification of colors to ensure the final product meets your design intentions. Each of these techniques can add depth, texture, and vibrancy to your project, but they also come with unique considerations. Here’s how to go about specifying…
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Square Footage Pricing For Large Format Rigid Substrates
Pricing products in a print management system like PrintSmith Vision involves setting up your pricing models according to the specific requirements of the items you’re producing, such as rigid substrates. When you’re dealing with large format printing items like a 48×96 inch rigid substrate, and you have pricing units set to 144 (which typically refers…
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Thinking About a Possible TikTok Ban
As the possibility of a TikTok ban in the United States gains traction, brands that have heavily invested in the platform are considering their next moves. This development comes in the wake of a bill passed by the House, which necessitates ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest its stake in the app or shut down…
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Canva Acquires Affinity Suite
In a significant move that intensifies competition within the design software industry, Canva has acquired Serif’s Affinity suite, marking a direct challenge to Adobe’s stronghold over creative software solutions. The acquisition includes Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher – Serif’s alternatives to Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, respectively. Unlike Adobe’s subscription-based model, Affinity’s offerings are available…
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Book Review: Meet the Lithographer by Gabby Bazin
“Meet the Lithographer,” penned by Gaby Bazin and released by David Zwirner Books, is an engaging hardcover picture book that delves into the captivating world of lithography. This book, aimed at children aged 4 to 8 years old, is a must-read for fans of “Iggy Peck, Architect” and the “Little People, BIG DREAMS” series. In…
The Joy Of Print is a blog by print industry veteran Briyan Frederick Baker (that’s me). I share ideas, tips, branding insights and DiY craft.
