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You've seen this type of fold in one form or another all your life, yet do you know what...

We've all heard the phrase "save a tree," but would trees remain standing if they were NOT used in...

Raising and lowering type or images on paper adds texture by creating shadow and depth. What do we call...

There are several popular binding options. Can you name this one?

Often referred to as the 3rd dimension in your design, embossing is a powerful technique. Yet what do we...

Many factors can make your print work turn out darker than you planned for, including paper type. But what...

There are 3 levels of paper embossing available to help you add texture to your project: Which one is...

When it comes to books, brochures and other publications, there are a number of bindings from which to choose....

We've all seen the terms Silk, Satin and Velvet applied to papers, but what do they really mean when...

Three things come into play with paper: weight, caliper, smoothness. Which should you be concerned about here?

There are so many interesting ways that letterpress printing can make your work stand out. What letterpress technique is...

You often see paper weights expressed with the letters "DTC," such as 130 lb. Cover DTC. But what does...

On its own the form of binding pictured here is rather exotic. But then someone has taken it one...

Even experienced designers can get tripped up when it comes to the weights of papers, even when they're given...

You probably see photos printed this way every single day but only real print nerds know what it's called....

We all know that wood goes into the making of fine paper, but what types of wood exactly? Hardwood?...

This process is a cost-effective alternative for achieving a raised effect similar to that of engraving. What is it...

There are so many unique terms in the world of printing, some of them pretty eyebrow raising. What, then,...

There are so many different guide marks and patterns in printing, each with their own function. So what does...

A few binding techniques are closely associated with specific cities and countries. Which country lent its name to this...

It's amazing how many things can go wrong during printing. What then is the technical term for uneven appearance...

There are many different types of paper available to bring your design work to life. What type of sheet...

There are so many different binding techniques available to you today. From which city does this one derive its...

You can do some amazing things with hot, cold and digital foiling. But what techique is used to create...

There are at least 12 different popular binding options when it comes to books, brochures and catalogs. Can you...

There are several different ways to get the shimmer of foil, hot and cold techniques being just a couple....

When it comes to paper making, three variables come into play: weight, caliper (or thickness) and smoothness. But can...

There are so many great ways to add an exciting extra dimension to your print pieces. What technique is...

There are at least 12 popular binding options out there, each with its own interesting variations. Can you name...

There are so many specialized terms in print and paper, sometimes even the basics can trip us up. This...