Designer's Toolkit: Printing Resources from Precise Continental

Printing for Creative Minds: Engraving, Offset & Specialty Processes

The Precise Continental Designer's Toolkit offers a wealth of resources, templates, diagrams and well researched reference material for creative minds.

DISCUSSION FORUM

Video Demonstrating the Engraving Process from Start to Finish

Are there special considerations I need to make when using stardream or shine paper?

Can I use tints of a color when engraving?

What is Scoring?

What is Thermography?

What is the difference between debossing and embossing?

What is the difference between engraving and embossing?

Blogroll
- 24-7designheaven Sappi Fine Paper North America (Boston) has debuted a new blog for graphic designers.
- AIGA.org AIGA, the professional association for design, is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice.
- blog.howdesign.com Scoop on what we're working on. Cool stuff we encounter that we've just gotta share with you. Breaking news about product releases from the companies you care about.
- NRDC Switchboard Recent posts from NRDC (National Resource Defense Counsel) staff regarding environmental issues.

Precise Continental 2008 Thanksgiving Card

We have received great feedback on this year’s Thanksgiving Card. This year’s card was engraved, embossed and mounted.

Thanksgiving Card and Envelope

Manufacturing Details
Card - 105# Neenah Esse Smooth Cover - Pearlized Cocoa Engraved in Brown
80# Neenah Esse Texured Cover - Espresso - Engraved in Copper with Register Emboss
Mount Pearlized Cocoa to a filler sheet and then mount the 2 ply sheet to the Cocoa Sheet.

Envelope - Neenah Esse Pearlized Cocoa Envelope - Engraved in Brown

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