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Make Sense of Paper's Chlorine-Free Claims
Features: Written by Sabine Lenz on January 25, 2008
Do you want your printed projects to be as green as possible? This explanation of confusing paper-bleaching terms will help.
Paper Tips: Dare to Print on Colored Paper Stock
Features: Written by Sabine Lenz on January 17, 2007
While printing on a white, coated sheet is a safe option, selecting a colored stock opens up new possibilities and allows for a different stream of your creativity to flow. With the right knowledge, pushing this envelope can mean amazing design options.
Paper Tips: Going Against the Grain
Features: Written by Sabine Lenz on June 16, 2006
You don't have to be familiar with every detail about paper and printing to be a good designer. But wouldn't you like to know why a brochure fold is more ragged and bumpy than you planned, or why ink is cracking along the fold? Find out why grain direction matters and how to use that knowledge to improve your designs.
Paper Tips: How to Choose the Right Paper
How-Tos: Written by Sabine Lenz on September 16, 2004
Choosing the most appropriate quality paper for your project can be a daunting task. Paper has many features to consider and new sheets are continually coming into the market. How to decide? Here's 10 tips for choosing the right paper for your job.