Tag: Offset 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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The Timeless Allure of Ink and Printing: A Journey from Silly Putty to Modern Day Techniques
There’s something incredibly captivating about the world of printing. It’s a realm where the tactile nature of materials, the scent of ink, and the hum of machinery all combine to create a sensory experience that’s hard to replicate in the digital world. This enduring fascination is evident in the wide array of experiences shared by…
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Mastering the Printshop: Understanding Gripper Margins
The gripper is an essential component of a printing press, used to hold the paper as it moves through the machine. The term “gripper margin” or “gripper edge” refers to the area of the paper that is held by the gripper during the printing process. This area cannot be printed on because it is where…
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.