Engraving is a printing technique that creates raised text and images. It originated in the 1400's in Germany and was used for centuries to produce artworks, maps and illustrations. (More…

Thermography printing (also known as Raised Ink Printing, Thermographic Printing and Offset Thermography) is a process that creates raised areas on printed pieces. Whereas embossing literally changes the shape of…

Foil-stamping is a printing process that applies a thin layer of “foil” over selected areas of a substrate. The foil adds a coat in gold, silver or other colors. The…

Embossing is a printing technique that creates a raised section or area on paper, cardstock or other substrates (metal, wood, fabric, leather, acrylic). Debossing is the opposite, creating depressions relative…

When your project is going to be printed on white paper-stock you still have choices to make — there are many shades of white! But shade is not the only…

When preparing for a paper-based print project, one of the choices before you is “what paper stock should I use?” In printing, paper stock is defined by multiple metrics such…

When preparing for a paper-based print project, one of the choices before you is “what paper stock should I use?” In printing, paper stock is defined by multiple metrics such…

When preparing for a paper-based print project, one of the choices before you is “what paper stock should I use?” In printing, paper stock is defined by multiple metrics such…

When preparing for a paper-based print project, one of the choices before you is “what paper stock should I use?” In printing, paper stock is defined by multiple metrics such…

When considering a printed item, there are several finishing options available (e.g., aqueous coatings, UV coatings, laminates, etc.) that can add visual appeal and/or increase the durability and longevity of…