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One of the easiest and most common ways to personalize a notebook is through deboss printing, also known as blind embossing. It is a process in which relief images and designs in paper and other materials are recessed.
The debossed look is achieved by applying heat and pressure to a brass piece milled with your logo and pressing it firmly onto the notepad. A die-stamp is what's used here.
custom debossed notebook
Screen printing, often called silk screening or silk screen printing involves utilizing a mesh screen, ink, and a squeegee to imprint a stencilled image onto a surface (a rubber blade).
The most fundamental step in the screen printing method is to make a stencil on a mesh screen and then push the ink through it to form and imprint the pattern on the underside of the material.
notebook screen printing effect
Foiling, or foil blocking, is a time-honoured technique that looks great on leather and synthetic materials.
Foil blocking is similar to debossing in that a thin film coated in a heat transfer foil is impressed against the book cover. Still, it is transferred to the film instead of transferring the foil directly to the cover. Heat accomplishes most of the work, making the impact less profound than debossing.
gold foil notebook
Die-Cutting is a method where a steel-cutting die is used to cut thin, flat materials (paper) into precise shapes. It may be used to produce the primary shape of an object by cutting the entire sheet of paper uniquely, or it can be used to punch out a decorative shape or pattern to include into a bigger piece.
It is a method for punching out a predetermined form from paper using the same letterpress printing presses. A die-cut feature highlights the depth and individuality of the paper itself.
Die Cut Printing Notebook
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key are the four ink colors used in offset printing, abbreviated CMYK. The drops of ink used by a printing press to create an image utilize these four colors.
In fact, "key" refers to the color black. Key refers to the dominant hue employed to establish the final image. Black ink is used to produce a sense of depth and shadowing, while the other colors, when combined, yield a wide range of colors across the spectrum. One way to get green is by layering cyan and yellow.
Lamination printing gives materials a smooth, silky feel. It is durable enough to withstand water and tears and pairs well with eye-catching hues. Cards, and notebook covers are coated with a laminate finish that is sturdy and resistant to the elements, giving them a unique texture that sets them apart from standard ones.
The term "lamination" can refer to either a film or a liquid that, once dried, forms a durable glossy or matte finish. Both can be applied to a surface to shield it from damage and add shine or dullness. The result can be glossy, matte, or satin (an appearance that falls somewhere in between).
Thermography, which uses a different method than engraving, can create raised printing that resembles engraving.
Thermography is a printing process in which a specific powder is combined with ink before it is applied to paper. To create a raised impression on the paper, the printed item is heated, which causes the powder and ink mixture to dry.
Source: rockdesign.com