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Printing Techniques
There are more ways than you might think to make your invitation stand out and express your style. We will work alongside you to help you find a print technique that is right for your aesthetic, formality, and budget.
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Engraving
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Process
Ink is applied to the cavities of a metal plate, the surface is wiped clean and pressure is applied to transfer the image to the paper. It gives a raised surface to the ink and accepts fine detail.
Pros
Sharpest detail; luxurious and very tactile, exact ink color matches, great for metallic and light-colored inks on dark papers
Cons
Full color photographs and large inked areas are not possible
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Letterpress
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Process
Letterpress is one of the oldest forms for printing and is done by hand. After a reversed, relief plate is made, it is inked and pressed into the surface of the paper. The impression depth can vary depending on the thickness of the paper.
Pros
Luxurious, classic and very tactile; gives the simplest design a large impact; exact ink color matches.
Cons
Full color photographs and large inked areas are not possible, cost increases for each color used.
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Foil
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Process
A metal plate is produced from the design where the foil is to be applied. Enough heat and pressure is applied to the plate to transfer a thin piece of foil substrate to the paper.
Pros
Ability to print light-colored, metallic and even clear colors on dark papers; completely opaque ‘ink’ coverage; endless paper options
Cons
Full color photographs are not possible, cost increases for each color used
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Laser Cutting
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Process
A laser is guided by the computer file of your design and is capable of cutting intricate designs.
Pros
Incredible visual appeal; costs can be kept low depending on quantity and intricacy.
Cons
Cost increases with design intricacy and size, cost per piece does not decrease significantly with higher quantities.
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Digital Offset
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Process
Digital Offset uses an electrostatic charge to create printing impressions which can be changed from page to page. It’s produces offset-quality printing at a lower cost and it’s Anticipate's go-to standard for flat printing.
Pros
Full-color printing; high quality; ink permeates the paper and does not have the sheen that digital toner does
Cons
Limited papers, no metallic inks
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