By Jewlissa Frickey, editor, PostPress Sample booklets are nothing new to the paper industry, but Mohawk sought to revamp its own with an entirely re-imagined process of paper selection. The Paper with a Plan Collections Kit is a set of five sample booklets in custom slipcases that feature its papers grouped by their primary attributes: Beautiful, Sustainable, Expressive, … [Read more...] about Paper with a Plan – a DataGraphic and Mohawk Collaboration
Embossing
Embossed Cookie Makes a Splash
By Cienna Sorell, writer, PostPress An enormous, 14-inch Oreo cookie that looks good enough to eat, is held together by a mysterious binding technique. Designed by Nabisco’s in-house team and offset printed CMYK by Sandy Alexander, Inc., the giant Oreo Brand Guidelines Book uniquely holds together the brand’s guidelines. This extraordinary binder looks and feels like a … [Read more...] about Embossed Cookie Makes a Splash
Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Compiled by PostPress Staff Paper stocks and coatings usually are the culprits of potential challenges with foil stamping and embossing. Foil and/or embossing can be a smooth process when the proper stocks and coatings are used, but when there is not communication about the selection of stocks and coatings to match the foiling and/or embossing, roadblocks can … [Read more...] about Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Foil & Emboss Elevate Mandala Art
By Lara Copeland, writer, PostPress A ritual symbol used in a variety of traditions dating back thousands of years, the mandala, in its most basic form, is a geometric configuration of symbols. Given their vibrant appearance and roots in meditation, it is no surprise mandalas have entered into pop culture – especially in adult coloring books, which have been touted as tools to … [Read more...] about Foil & Emboss Elevate Mandala Art
Art and Paperboard – Metsä Board Showcases Specialty Techniques
By Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress “There is an increased need for printed educational materials,” remarked Marko Leiviskä, graphic packaging designer for Metsä Board, Espoo, Finland. “The younger generation of designers is focusing more on electronic media formats. Printing and converting is a world of its own where designers can have a greater role in creating something … [Read more...] about Art and Paperboard – Metsä Board Showcases Specialty Techniques
All Wrapped Up – Tru-Cut Christmas Box Creates Holiday Magic
By Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress “It’s a yearly tradition at Tru-Cut to do an end-of-year promotional piece that we can give to our customers,” remarked Sales Manager Andy Archuleta. “It’s something that we all get excited about because it gives us a chance to really show off our talents.” In 2019, the company decided to go all out on its end-of-year piece, wanting to … [Read more...] about All Wrapped Up – Tru-Cut Christmas Box Creates Holiday Magic
Celebrating in Style – SpongeBob Turns 20
By Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” – SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song Few people could hear the iconic opening line to one of Nickelodeon’s most well-known shows and not immediately feel the urge to shout “SpongeBob SquarePants!” while singing along with rest of the song. First aired in 1997, the show boasts an impressive record as … [Read more...] about Celebrating in Style – SpongeBob Turns 20
Cost Saving Ideas When Choosing Engravings
By Jeff Peterson, executive director FSEA Determining the right type of engraving(s) for a specific job is much more complex than simply placing an order over the phone to the chosen engraver. Engraving technology, as with every type of manufacturing, has changed tremendously over the last several years. If finishers, greeting card and folding carton manufacturers, and … [Read more...] about Cost Saving Ideas When Choosing Engravings
Well-Executed Makeready Can Be a Game Changer
by Greg Faddis, direct sales professional, UEI® Group Companies Improving the makeready component of a job can make a big impact to the bottom line. It is often an overlooked cost center that when materials, processes and tools are improved, profit is generated. From the obvious benefit of an excellent foil-stamped or embossed job to the efficiencies and cost savings … [Read more...] about Well-Executed Makeready Can Be a Game Changer
Multi-Level Embossing Kicks It Up a Notch, Reaches New Depths
by Melissa Larson, contributing writer, PostPress Embossing is a technique that is straightforward enough to be done at home by scrapbookers and other crafters with readily available tools, yet still sophisticated enough that specialized printers and print finishers advertise their abilities to accomplish multi-level designs and images. An embossed image can be as simple as … [Read more...] about Multi-Level Embossing Kicks It Up a Notch, Reaches New Depths