Edited by Cori Watkins, editor, PostPress As spring arrives in full bloom – with sunshine in the air and flowers coming to life – so too does the celebration of creativity and craftsmanship in print and packaging. The 32nd annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards once again has honored a variety of impressive submissions from leaders in the industry. One standout piece that truly … [Read more...] about Sunflower Poster Shines Bright with Digital Embellishments
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Harris & Bruno International Announces Entry into the Digital Embellishment Market with the ZRX
Press release submitted on behalf of Harris & Bruno International Harris & Bruno International, renowned for its high-quality coating equipment, proudly announces its groundbreaking foray into the digital embellishment market with the ZRX. This innovative product signifies a revolutionary advancement in digital embellishment technology, by combining analog and … [Read more...] about Harris & Bruno International Announces Entry into the Digital Embellishment Market with the ZRX
Creative Toolkit Shows Off Finishing Services
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress Poor Richard’s Press (PRP), a commercial printer in San Luis Obispo, California, has provided printing services in Northern California for over 75 years. Over the past several years, PRP’s clients have been asking about additional services, including special finishes and embellishments. With this in mind, the company recently … [Read more...] about Creative Toolkit Shows Off Finishing Services
Selling and Marketing Digital Embellishments
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress Digital embellishments are a growing segment of the total print embellishment industry. What has been interesting to see is that the growth has had little impact on most other embellishment techniques, such as hot and cold foil or screen spot UV coatings. Many of the digital applications have been on new projects for which, in the … [Read more...] about Selling and Marketing Digital Embellishments
Football Frenzy: Putting the ‘Wow’ Factor in Season Tickets
By Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Fall is here and that means the start of football season – a busy time for the team at Consolidated Printing, Inc., a division of FineLine Technologies, located in Van Buren, Arkansas. Consolidated Printing, also referred to as CPI, is a full-service commercial printer specializing in producing event tickets. The company has served … [Read more...] about Football Frenzy: Putting the ‘Wow’ Factor in Season Tickets
Digital Embellishments Provide Budget-Friendly Experimenting
By David Drucker, CEO and founder, highresolution I have been blessed working with a creative community in New York City. In my career, it didn’t take long before I realized my clients were not just sending me their commodity printing but also including me in their creative conversations. I developed my trade and began to view my work as a form of art. And it was then that the … [Read more...] about Digital Embellishments Provide Budget-Friendly Experimenting
Working with Paper Stocks and Laminations for Digital Inkjet Embellishments
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Digital embellishments can take a project to a new level – enhancing the look and feel of a product and propelling its brand recognition. But even the best-laid plans can experience hiccups along the way. Selecting the correct paper stock and lamination (if applicable) are keys to a successful job when working with digital inkjet spot … [Read more...] about Working with Paper Stocks and Laminations for Digital Inkjet Embellishments
Digital Embellishments Open Doors to New Business
By Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, PostPress Digital inkjet embellishment reproduces effects that are either not possible or prohibitively expensive on traditional analog equipment. Capable of creating physical, visual and tactile effects in one pass and economically handling short runs, digital enhancement capabilities open doors to new business. Options include … [Read more...] about Digital Embellishments Open Doors to New Business
365 Days of Incredible – The Fedrigoni Annual Calendar Amazes All Year Long
By Brittany Willes, writer, PostPress Every year, the release of the Fedrigoni 365 Calendar is eagerly awaited by designers and creatives. When it came time to create the 2021 edition, Fedrigoni UK – in collaboration with design agency TM, data management company Ricoh and Meccanotecnica Book Finishing Solutions – assembled to create a piece that would “explore digital … [Read more...] about 365 Days of Incredible – The Fedrigoni Annual Calendar Amazes All Year Long
Utilizing Digital Printing for Greater Brand Awareness
By Hadar Peled Vaissman, independent creative consultant The development of digital print is reminiscent of the advent of the modern airbrush: Suddenly there was a new technology for releasing ink onto paper. It was easy to learn and use, and it quickly became popular. With this new tool, a whole new art form started, taking photorealism and photo retouching to a completely … [Read more...] about Utilizing Digital Printing for Greater Brand Awareness