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.

NBC NY Says Jen Kao Invite is One of the Best

Fashion week in NYC is almost upon us and NBC New York has come out with their listing of the best invitations.

The engraved Jen Kao Invitation and envelope were recognized for the intricate engraving on the envelope.

Precise Continental had the pleasure of making the Jen Kao Invitation that was designed by T.R. Nimen Inc.

The invitation is engraved in gold with a register emboss on 130# Strathmore Cover and then is triple mounted. The custom made envelope is engraved in gold on 80# Strathmore Text.

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