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Neenah Folding Board ‘Packaging Speaks Volumes’ Promo
You know how when you pick up a beautiful piece of packaging, you automatically assume you’re about to find something truly exquisite inside? That’s what great packaging does so well. And why the paperboard you choose is crucial to making that all-important first impression on…
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What Creates the Raised Effects on This Label?
Yes, you can print a full-color photo, fine type, and raised details directly onto a glass bottle, all in a single pass. But what actually makes the “raised” part possible? The post What Creates the Raised Effects on This Label? appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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Dreamy ‘Night Owl’ Branding Materials
Though the concept for this short-stay apartment is too good to be true (spoilers), the branding is perfect! The post Dreamy ‘Night Owl’ Branding Materials appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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What’s the Minimum Page Count for Square-Back Binding?
This technique gives you the flat spine of a perfect-bound book without the expense of perfect binding. But what are the fewest number of pages needed to create a visible square spine? The post What’s the Minimum Page Count for Square-Back Binding? appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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The Secret to Strong, Stylish Binding!
You’ve probably seen this little trick all your life but never knew what to call it…until now. Find out how to inject a little class – and a whole lot of durability – into your next book project! The post The Secret to Strong, Stylish Binding! appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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When Should an RGB Image Be Converted to CMYK?
You know it by heart: “It’s going to be printed, so change everything to CMYK.” But is this actually wise? If not, WHEN Should an image be converted? The post When Should an RGB Image Be Converted to CMYK? appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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Deep Dive – Insider Print Secrets for Pulling off the Impossible
The most interesting print projects often start when a designer looks beyond the obvious solution. David Drucker, Co-founder and CEO of Highresolution Printing & Packaging, demonstrates how unusual materials, specialized equipment, and thoughtful finishing can turn a standard…
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Smyth-Bound Google Book With Clear Dust Jacket
This book is what a zine would look like if its publishers had access to a healthy budget, and great printing and binding knowhow. The post Smyth-Bound Google Book With Clear Dust Jacket appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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How to Make a Book Feel ‘Authentic’
Want to design a volume that readers will hold on to and treasure for years to come? These simple choices will transform your book project into an emotional experience they’ll never forget. The post How to Make a Book Feel ‘Authentic’ appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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What Can You Not Engrave With a Laser?
This technology isn’t just for cutting intricate patterns in paper. It can also engrave anything from wood and tile to some surprisingly delicate materials. Yet which of these is off-limits? The post What Can You Not Engrave With a Laser? appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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What Makes a Lenticular Image Appear to Change?
You’ve seen printed pieces that seem to flip or transform as you tilt them. Yet what actually creates that illusion of change or movement? The post What Makes a Lenticular Image Appear to Change? appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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One-of-a-Kind Fedrigoni 365 Calendars
These Fedrigoni calendars are a product of the near-limitless possibilities provided by variable data printing and extended gamut color. The post One-of-a-Kind Fedrigoni 365 Calendars appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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When Packaging Becomes an Experience!
This packaging for luxury brand RÙADH uses some brilliant printing and finishing moves to ensure that it, like the scarf inside, will be treasured for years to come. How? Let’s find out! The post When Packaging Becomes an Experience! appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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What Does a Dieline Show You?
Before you start placing artwork on a package, the dieline gives you critical information about its construction. What does it map out? The post What Does a Dieline Show You? appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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Other Than Weight, What Determines ‘Show-Through’?
It’s one of design’s maddening little mysteries. You can have two papers of the same basis weight and still have one that lets more printing “show through” from the other side than the other. What else determines “show-through”? The post Other Than Weight, What Determines…
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September 2026 [unboxed]
Join our special guests, Rebecca and Jim Sutherland, and our super-knowledgable print partners as they take you on some truly unforgettable adventures in print. Pro Membership is required to view this premium content... The post September 2026 [unboxed] appeared first on…
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September 2026 [unboxed] Breakout Sessions
Still trying to get your head around everything you saw at our recent PaperSpecs [unboxed] event? Eager to revisit one of our info-packed breakout sessions? Be sure to check out our replays here. Pro Membership is required to view this premium content... The post September 2026…
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Protected: September 2026 [unboxed]
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: September 2026 [unboxed] appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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Protected: September 2026 [unboxed] Breakout Sessions
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: September 2026 [unboxed] Breakout Sessions appeared first on PaperSpecs .
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Laser-Cut Reveal: The WEPA Sales Kit
After sifting through this snazzy kit, we bet you'll start thinking about the power and versatility of the humble laser cut! The post Laser-Cut Reveal: The WEPA Sales Kit appeared first on PaperSpecs .