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Months ago I did an E-mail on Japanese Binding. The product here is called “Japanese Ribbon Binding”.  I’ve looked up a number of websites and

What is “Debossing”? Debossing is a process by which a metal block or die is pressure-stamped into the surface of your work, leaving a permanent

What are flexible case bound covers? They are simply covers on a case bound  book that can be bent; but not as much as a

What is a clam shell?  In the context of a bindery a clam shell is a one-piece box. Like a set-up box it does not

The following images in this email show only 10 out of the dozens of types of closures for books and boxes. Hopefully, this email will

What do Metal Etched Plates have to do with binderies and books? We put them on binders and books instead of doing foil stamping, printing,

What are Die Cut Case Bound Covers? The following pictures show case bound/hard back books that are Die Cut completely through the front covers. Until

By now you’ve known we do a wide range of binding styles and unusual products. This week is no exception and is about a product

This image shows a binder with turned and stitched edges “Turned Edge” refers to a traditional method of book binding in which a cover material

What are step cutting, corner cutting and face cutting? The three different operations start with a bound book—perfect bound or saddle stitched, for example. We

Gilding of cards or books (never saddle-stitched ones) involves the heated application of coloured foil to the sanded edges of a book or single cards.

A board book is printed on thick paper or paper board (think of children’s’ books). Sheets are printed on only one side and the same

In the simplest terms, a laser diecutting machine uses a laser to completely cut through paper. Since no physical cutting tools make contact with the

I goofed in last weeks’ blog.  I forgot to mention that I also own Specialties Graphic Finishers.  Both Anstey and Specialties do the unusual jobs.