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
Digital
Mass Production Printing of Holograms
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Holograms, those magical images that allow the viewer to see an image in three dimensions, have advanced from being rare, mesmerizing novelty items to offering practical applications and aesthetic touches on items and packaging everywhere. Unlike the earliest holograms that were produced as one-off laboratory specimens by optical scientists, … [Read more...] about Mass Production Printing of Holograms
Metallic Embellishments for Print – Finding the Right Fit
By Jeff Peterson, executive director, Foil & Specialty Effects Association As the FSEA Executive Director, one question continuously comes up: What method of applying a metallic finish is best for a specific application? Through my past experiences and continued communication with both our active and associate (supplier) members, I have achieved a basic knowledge of the … [Read more...] about Metallic Embellishments for Print – Finding the Right Fit
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