This unique paper texture is similar to what you’ll find on handmade paper, as laid paper features a subtle grid pattern that feels bespoke and handmade. Laid paper is very versatile and looks beautiful for printing stationery, brochures, and invitations. We also have an article about printing onto coloured paperIt covers digital printing, but the effect is the same for litho printing too. It is eco-friendly and made from recycled cotton rags, which is great for those who are environmentally conscious.

If you’re looking for more of an olde-worlde look, it's possible that the issues with digital printing in this area could actually make your prints look better. As ever, you’ll need to run some print tests, and at least with digital print you can do this cheaply. It supports most media like watercolors, ink, paint, and pencil, making it a great option for crafts, placecards, wedding announcements, invitations, and more.

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This can be original paintings, pre-scanned files, digital artwork or photographic. This is the best method for artists, photographers, illustrators and creatives looking to create edition prints and copies of their original work on paper or canvas. Giclée printing offers the highest archival (fade resistant) printing with the greatest colour rendition. The key differences between Giclee printing and commercial printing or Lithographic printing are the use of pigment inks versus latex or wax based inks and wider ink colour sets (allowing colour spaces such as Adobe RGB rather than CMYK). Giclée printing also allows us to use higher quality archival Fine Art and Photographic papers. The paper is 100% handmade, making it unique and special. (Greate for envelopes and other crafty projects!)

As litho and digital are two different printing technologies, it will come as no surprise that they both handle printing on textured paper differently. Let's take a closer look at color printing with both digital printing and offset litho printing: Vellum appears smooth to the naked eye, but when you touch it, you will notice a subtle waxy finishes . This paper finish is incredibly versatile and appropriate for scrapbooking, printed books and catalogs, and direct mail. The most commonly requested paper we print onto is a pale cream “watercolor” type paper, which is usually used for invitation printing. In fact, we'd say that the vast majority of textured paper enquiries we receive are for exactly this purpose! With that in mind, we’ll use this as an example as we go along and look at the pros and cons of using textured papers.We have the widest range of paper types and colors including pearlescent paper,Kraft, ColorCore and Conqueror and ColourCore. Kraft Business Cardshave arusticfeel and they are made from 100% recycled material. Conqueror Business C ards have 3 differenttextured patterns debossed into the paper. If you’re looking for more of an olde-worlde look, it's possible that the issues with digital printing in this area could actually make your prints look better. As ever, you’ll need to run some print tests, and at least with digital print you can do this cheaply. (This can be great for digital poster printing, for example.)

While all of the finishes above feel smooth to the touch, smooth paper is designed to be as smooth and seamless as possible. Many people think that it feels like the paper is texture-free. It can be valuable for a variety of purposes and make a great impression thanks to the remarkably smooth feel.If you’re printing color images onto colored paper, then it's important to be aware that the color of the paper will affect the colors in the print. The linen texture may not be suitable for all printing projects, so it’s important to consider your specific needs before purchasing. In the same way that linen cloth is slightly textured, linen paper has crosshatched lines that give it texture. When you want a texture of paper that is timeless for your stationery, cards, invitations, or business needs, linen is an excellent choice. pt 1 sided gloss coated, 14 pt coated (matte and gloss) , 14 pt 1 sided gloss coated Hardcover Project Considerations The paper is slightly more expensive than some other options on the market, but the quality is well worth the investment.