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I only repeat a product in an Eblast if there are changes, add-ons, or improvements to the products.  This Eblast particularly is a repeat of

What is a stand-up?  A stand up is one of my favourite pieces.  It is mailable.  It is absolutely easy to erect.  It will “stand”

What is a slider?  A slider in the graphic arts context is a die-cut, glued “envelope” that allows a piece to slide in and out. 

What is a pop-up cube?  A pop-up cube is a die-cut, glued piece, that when pulled flat out of an envelope literally “pops” into a

Cross Folder What is a cross folder?  A cross folder is a five panel brochure, that folds down to the size of one panel.  We

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

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

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 flipper book?  To explain what a flipper book is I need more than pictures, but the addition of a video to show

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 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 Embossing? Embossing is the process of using male and female etched dies (typically made of magnesium, brass or copper) and heat to raise

Button & Tie – Several months ago I did an eblast about “button & tie,” (sometimes called “button & string”).  We are seeing more jobs

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

What do sleeves mean in the context of a bindery?  Sleeves in the bindery world are meant to house 1 or 2 or 3 books,

In 2016 I did an Eblast about menus and why they should be of interest to graphic designers and printers.  The restaurant menu market continues

Perfect bound books, as far as the bindery is concerned are fairly boring. 99% of them are simply a front cover and back cover with