Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Add Some Texture! Die Cuts, Foil Stamping & Embossing.

It's September! That means the edge of autumn, football, possibly some lower temperatures
and the leaves start turning our favorite color (Red!) among others.

In honor of the soon-to-come crisp cooler air, we take a look at how to put that extra bling on paper.

Die cuts, like the glasses and the invitation edge below, are a great way to add an extra dimension.


You will need to give the project a bit more time to allow for the creation of the die and the actual die-cutting process, and consider your paper carefully. Some stocks diecut more easily than others, and as you can see in the invitation, a stock with gleam and texture really enhance the overall effect.


Examples of foil stamping and embossing can also be seen in these photos. It's a good idea to consider how often you or your organization will want to use the dies, when looking at the cost of the process.

If you will use them on a yearly basis, and your logo will not change for a few years or more, you can break it down to cost per usage over those years.

We have shelves of examples, if you're ever thinking about a technique or printing process, we'd be more than happy to discuss all the possibilities, and outline a quote for you.

As always, Happy Planning!


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