By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress Working with clamshell-style foil stamping presses presents specific challenges on press. Correct set-up and makeready are critical to ensure a quality job and one that runs with few rejects and at speeds that provide an adequate ROI. PostPress solicited the help of two experts – Mark Greenwald, Mark Andy Kluge, and Kersten … [Read more...] about Foil Set-Up and Makeready on a Clamshell Press
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Neenah Paper Shares Holiday Spirit with Generous Self-Promo Piece
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Neenah Paper, Alpharetta, Georgia, earned the bronze in the 30th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards with its entry, “Deck the Halls with Neenah,” for Best Use of Foil/Embossing/Diecutting – Self Promotion (Industry Supplier). The piece includes several items, all of which feature standouts from Neenah’s wide paper selection, complemented by metallic … [Read more...] about Neenah Paper Shares Holiday Spirit with Generous Self-Promo Piece
Company Creates Business Card Too Beautiful for the Rolodex
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress On Line Bindery, Richmond, California, earned the gold for Best Use of Foil/Embossing – Business Card/Stationery in the 30th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards with the design and production of an outstanding business card. On Line’s triplex mounted card with foil and laser cutting was created with a three-layer card, with laser cut text in the top … [Read more...] about Company Creates Business Card Too Beautiful for the Rolodex
Couple Says ‘I Do’ to Custom, Luxury Wedding Invitations
By Erin La Row, editor, PostPress A wedding invitation is a first glimpse at a couple’s wedding day. It sets the tone for the ceremony before guests ever arrive. Alexia Vondrachek and the team at Prettiest Pixel, located in Shawnee, Kansas, design and produce luxury wedding stationery. The company takes classic, luxury invitations and adds a modern element. Each design is as … [Read more...] about Couple Says ‘I Do’ to Custom, Luxury Wedding Invitations
One Country, One Constitution, One Amazing Design
By Jewlissa Frickey, writer, PostPress Marked with the words, “One Country, One Constitution, One Destiny” on the bottom of the poster, the sixth print in the US Landmark series by Baugh Graphic Finishing House was brought together by the US Capitol. “We wanted to produce the next poster in our series to highlight a sculptured emboss image as the main finishing technique … [Read more...] about One Country, One Constitution, One Amazing Design
Velvet Stock, Foil-Embossed Label Helps Wine Bottle Shine
By Erin La Row, editor, PostPress The folks at Multi-Color Corporation North America (MCC) know labels. They’ve been helping clients build their brands through premium label solutions for more than 100 years. The company’s vision is to have global leadership in premium label solutions. And with more than 13,000 employees and 109 label producing operations in over 26 countries, … [Read more...] about Velvet Stock, Foil-Embossed Label Helps Wine Bottle Shine
All You Need is Love – Playing Card Box Befitting of Music Icons
By Erin La Row, writer, PostPress theory11’s special edition The Beatles playing cards and box set, made in collaboration with The Beatles, pays tribute to a band that has shaped the world’s music scene for decades – nearly 60 years after Beatlemania hit US shores. The individual card boxes represent the iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band marching band uniforms worn … [Read more...] about All You Need is Love – Playing Card Box Befitting of Music Icons
Troubleshooting Foil Stamping Challenges on Press
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson recently queried a trio of industry experts about foil stamping and embossing challenges, including working with paper stocks, coatings, digital printing and more. Bertrand Hayoz, Bobst; Andy Dvorsky, Dvorsky Press Services and Sean Hurley, MCD, answered questions and offered advice for finetuning … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting Foil Stamping Challenges on Press
Paper with a Plan – a DataGraphic and Mohawk Collaboration
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
7 Hottest Print Design Trends
By Sabine Lenz, PaperSpecs Each year, a handful of printing and finishing techniques set the industry on fire, transforming the way designers create their work, spread their message and even the way they think. If you’re looking for a way to help your clients jumpstart their creativity while giving you a competitive edge, you really can’t afford to dismiss … [Read more...] about 7 Hottest Print Design Trends