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.

International Paper “Down to Earth” Series

Did you know? Twenty percent less CO2 is used per year by a person reading a daily printed newspaper versus a person reading web-based news for 30 minutes a day.

International Paper has created a series of publications to help clear up some of the myths and misconceptions about our paper and the forest products industry to help customers better understand environmental topics.

Pixels vs Paper is a must read to really see and understand if electronic is better than printed.

Pixels vs Paper PDF

Where does your paper come from PDF

Recycled vs Virgin Paper PDF

For more information visit International Papers