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  • How Do I Reduce Show Through?

    WHY WOULD I USE A LIGHT PAPER ANYWAY? ARE ALL PAPERS THE SAME WHEN IT COMES TO SHOW THROUGH? In short NO. Opacity is determined by the amount of pulp fibre in the paper, so coated papers (ones with a glossy On the flip side, uncoated papers, similar to copy paper, are essentially all pulp and are more opaque AT WHAT PAPER WEIGHT WILL I NOT GET SHOW THROUGH?

  • What are the Benefits of Laminating my Print Job?

    First and foremost it stops the paper underneath from cracking. dark solid colours are printed over folded areas, a laminate bonds itself to the clay surface of the paper benefits certainly outweigh the negatives, there are considerations when choosing to laminate your paper The lighter the paper, the more noticeable the curl. What thickness of paper am I using? Laminate or celloglazing is generally only suitable for paper stocks over 170gsm.

  • 6 Ways to get Affordable Print Prices

    Because of our printing equipment and paper size options, some page numbers are simply more economical This is the most efficient use of paper, labour and equipment and should be reflected in your printer Self covers books have the text and cover all on the same paper stock. Any part of the book on a different paper needs to be printed separately, adding to the cost. 3. DOCUMENT SIZING Australia operates on ISO type A paper sizes.

  • What is a Press Check and do I need to do one?

    happens on the Press, as the job is being set up by our Printers and is used to ensure that colour, paper printer) or by you (the client) for reasons such as; If your project is using a specialty stock, uncoated paper extra fine tuning, particularly where large surface areas of skin tones is to be printed on uncoated paper During the press check look for discrepancies in the following; Paper stock - It is the correct surface also missing in your proofs or original artwork Major or complete colour changes Page order Changes of paper

  • Affordable Direct Mail Marketing Ideas; Inspiration from our 2021 Letterbox Campaigns

    Design: Choosing the paper stock (substrate) for the Easter Bunny Box was very important, particularly Being heavier (thicker) paper stock, having two internal pieces (the activity and the DL flyer) plus Choosing the correct paper stock (substrate) was equally important for the Gingerbread House to ensure Uncoated paper is best suited to applications where the printed piece might be written on, and given one side and uncoated the other) this can be quite expensive so we stuck with double-sided uncoated paper

  • Varnish, Aqueous or UV Coating. What is the Difference? Which should I use?

    Using a gloss paper stock, we print CMYK and a special Drip-Off matt Spot varnish is applied to all areas the matt varnish was applied repel the gloss Aqueous (similar to the way water drips off a wax coated paper

  • How Direct Mail Can Benefit Your Marketing Strategy - With Examples

    This might be as simple as the paper stock you choose, the way in which the consumer opens and folds Here are a couple of possible examples: Paper Stock - While not specifically a Direct Mail project, the Dririder catalogue always comes to my mind when talking about the feel of paper stock. Seeded Paper - Did you know that we can source plantable paper that is embedded with seeds?! Whether it's Basil or pretty flowers this is an environmentally friendly and recyclable paper that may

  • Offset and Digital Printer Inks Explained

    We’ve explored options for binding, and pro-tips on choosing the right paper stock, but never before Their key functions are to retain colour and coverage on various paper substrates, and most importantly to the charged sections of the drum, transferring your image onto the oppositely charged sheets of paper If you would like more information about the types of ink we use, how they represent on different paper

  • Enhance Your Design with Varnishes & Laminates

    Best results – relies on the contrast between the matt background of the paper and the gloss of the varnish Applications – only suitable for matt coated paper over 90gsm. 3. CHALK KOTE As the name suggests this is the chalk paint version for paper, available in black, blue, Many of these ‘speciality finishes’ require specific artwork requirements, paper stock and finishing

  • Designing for Print vs Digital Publications

    PAPER. See our article Is Paper Just a Confusing Sea of White for more detail, but here are a few key tips. This will give your book a feeling of substance and eliminate images showing through thinner paper stock Semi gloss (satin) stock is recommended for text heavy publications to reduce light reflection off the paper

  • How to Stand Out in 2020: Our Print Trend Predictions.

    With many innovations in print technology and paper options developing over the past two years, Printcraft We already offer some fantastic options, such as biodegradable packaging and exquisite paper made from #printtrends #printdesigns #australianprinter #printedinaustralia #papertrends #designtrends #marketingtrends

  • What is Small Format Digital Printing?

    PAPER – not all paper is the same and the water content and surface make some stocks more suitable for Check out KW Doggett for paper stocks suitable for small format digital presses.

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