Corner Folder
What is a corner folder? A corner folder is simply a square (most often square) printed piece that has all four corners folded to meet
July 24, 2018
What is a corner folder? A corner folder is simply a square (most often square) printed piece that has all four corners folded to meet
We make highly custom boxes. This piece is a box; but a very unusual box! I’ve never seen anything like it before! In a retail
This is by far the most intriguing, innovative, cost-effective and easy to use “movement piece” I’ve ever seen. Of all the printed “moving” pieces I have
Spinner These pictures are of “spinners.” I did an Eblast on spinners months ago, but now I’m seeing a much wider range of “styles,” rather
What is a “Broad-side folder?” A broad side folder is sort of an 8 page brochure with a slit along the folded top of the
I never repeat a product in my weekly Eblasts unless we have developed new improvements in the product such as new size or new colour
What is a stand-up box? A stand-up box is as pictured and videoed. It is the cheapest, easiest to assemble from a retailer’s perspective, most
What is a flipper book? To explain what a flipper book is I need more than pictures, but the addition of a video to show
What are dome snaps? Dome snaps are better pictured than explained. Everyone has had a “dome snaps”, to hold the flap of a purse or
Dust jackets are the “loose” paper (cover) wrapped around the cover of a hard-bound book (rarely a perfect bound book). Originally the purpose as the
What are bevelled edges? (U.S. spelling is “Beveled”). We bevell the edges of case bound books or ring binders. As usual these pictures are as
What is Steel Rule Die-cutting? It is useful to use the words “steel rule” to describe one type of die-cutting because 2 completely different kinds
What is foil stamping? Foil stamping, hot stamping or hot foil stamping is the application of pigment or metallic foil to paper using a heated
What is Embossing? Embossing is the process of using male and female etched dies (typically made of magnesium, brass or copper) and heat to raise
We’re installing two 40” die-cutters and three machines to produce die-cut glued “Gusset Capacity Pocket Portfolios.” What is a regular standard portfolio? Picture #1 and
Button & Tie – Several months ago I did an eblast about “button & tie,” (sometimes called “button & string”). We are seeing more jobs
Giant Case Bound Book What does a giant case-bound (hard back) book look like? The following pictures tell the answer. Giant case bound books are
One of the most important parts of the sales process for both graphic designers and printers is the procession and use of finished samples. The