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Roll of clear plastic packaging film in industrial machine.
By john February 23, 2026
Large format lamination, textured finishes & industrial laminating. Learn when to use retail vs. professional laminating services for your business.
Printing on Plastic: A Beginner's Guide to Materials & Inks
By john February 19, 2026
UV flatbed printing and dry toner technology for custom mousepads and counter mats. Beginner's guide to materials, inks, and techniques.
Yellow sweatshirt with multiple
By john February 17, 2026
5 easy ways to remove sticker residue from clothes using household items like vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and peanut butter. Fast, simple solutions.
Hands peeling a white protective film from a rectangular screen with a black frame.
By john January 12, 2026
Flip-top vs. insert counter mats for retail, restaurants & auto shops. Learn how custom printed counter mats protect surfaces and drive sales.
Pantone Cloud Dancer color swatch with details: number, name, system, library, family, and shop link.
By john December 17, 2025
Pantone's Cloud Dancer is the color of wistful whites and Cleveland snowstorms. A humorous take on color of the year and regional specificity.
Hand holding a small, metallic table model with colorful swatch cards, and patterned paper.
By john November 6, 2025
Learn why asking your printer for PDF export settings ensures perfect color, bleed, and resolution. Get print-ready with custom PDF presets.
Man using a paper cutter machine to trim a stack of printed materials.
November 5, 2025
Get accurate, cost-effective print quotes by providing a PDF. Learn how bleed, color space, and file setup impact your printing costs.
Green brochure with yellow text, leaning against another brochure on a white surface.
By John Bolt October 23, 2024
Thermal and pressure-sensitive lamination protect business cards, menus, posters, and ID cards. Learn the benefits of laminating your prints.
Paint cans, swatches of grey paint colors, and a paintbrush on a wooden surface.
By John Bolt August 21, 2024
The proposed ban on carbon black in New York and what it means for sustainable printing. Industry challenges, alternatives, and environmental impact.
Man next to book cover
By John Bolt August 20, 2024
How authentic storytelling creates emotional connections in marketing. Learn from Malcolm Mitchell's journey from football star to author.
Person facing a computer monitor, working at a desk, back to the camera, against a gray wall.
By John Bolt August 19, 2024
Traditional education vs. self-teaching: the power of words, terms, and definitions in professional success. Why both paths have value.
Hands pointing at color swatches and a color wheel, discussing design.
By John Bolt August 16, 2024
Color spaces, management tools, and print shop challenges. Learn how to achieve consistent, vibrant colors in your printed materials.
Glowing martini glasses and shot glasses on a bar under neon lights.
By John Bolt August 15, 2024
Leverage color psychology in print marketing for maximum impact. Learn how event badges, counter mats, and business cards influence customer behavior.
Person holding a chocolate cake in a clear-topped brown box against a gray backdrop. The cake has chocolate drips.
By John Bolt August 14, 2024
Digital printing, UV printing, and white ink capabilities. How modern print technology bridges the gap between creative vision and reality.
Silhouette head filled with colorful sticky notes, each with a lightbulb drawn on it.
By John Bolt August 13, 2024
How ADHD, autism, and cognitive differences bring unique strengths to creativity. Embrace cognitive diversity in marketing and design.
Hands cupping a paper cutout globe with buildings, trees, and airplanes on a grassy background.
By John Bolt August 12, 2024
How print industry sustainability reduces costs and benefits the environment. Energy efficiency, waste reduction, and eco-friendly materials explained.
Man working at a machine cutting leather, industrial setting.
By John Bolt August 6, 2024
What is die cutting in printing? Learn how custom die cutting services create unique business cards, packaging, and promotional products. Free quote.
Desk with a laptop, color swatches, and a person holding papers, focused on design work.
By John Bolt August 2, 2024
RGB vs CMYK. GRACoL vs G7. Expanded gamut vs 5th color. Learn the science behind color management in printing — and how to get consistent brand colors every time.
Swimmers racing in a pool, overlaid with an American flag and
By John Bolt August 1, 2024
How product placement drives sales and builds brands. Apply the same principles to your POS materials, counter mats, and business cards.
Hand placing
By John Bolt July 31, 2024
How emotional connection, sensory experiences, and language shape marketing. Apply these principles to your print materials for lasting impact.
Torn pieces of various aged paper layered together, shades of beige and white.
By John Bolt July 30, 2024
What are paper finishes in printing? Compare gloss, matte, satin, uncoated and textured paper finish types. Find the right finish for your project.
Three promotional signs:
By Josh Steig July 29, 2024
Custom printed counter mats for retail, restaurants & auto shops. Learn about substrates, backings, and how POS mats drive impulse purchases.
Art supplies scattered on a paint-splattered black surface, including pens, brushes, and watercolor paints.
By John Bolt July 26, 2024
Ed Catmull's Creativity Inc. teaches us to share ideas, embrace feedback, and learn from mistakes. Apply these principles to your creative work.
Man reading a book in a library, smiling. Other people browsing in the background.
By John Bolt July 25, 2024
Millennials and Gen Z prefer print marketing. Learn how brochures, business cards, and direct mail build trust and engagement with younger audiences.
Printing press in operation, producing Canadian $100 bills.
By John Bolt July 23, 2024
Eco-friendly materials, AI, IoT, and on-demand printing. The future of print is sustainable, customized, and technology-driven. See what's ahead.
Green industrial machine pressing paper.
By John Bolt July 22, 2024
How paper mills, global production shifts, and sustainable innovations affect your print material choices. A guide for creative professionals.
A seesaw balances a roll of cash against a group of wooden figures, symbolizing wealth disparity.
By John Bolt July 19, 2024
Specialty inks, foils, embossing, and soft touch lamination lower CAC by creating emotional connections. Premium print finishing drives results.
Wooden letter tiles spelling
By John Bolt July 18, 2024
Soft touch lamination and specialty finishes create emotional connections. Learn how print finishing enhances perceived value and drives ROI.
By John Bolt July 17, 2024
Metallic, fluorescent, and white inks in digital printing. How specialty printing drives emotional connections, engagement, and measurable ROI.
Black computer mouse on mousepad next to black headphones, in front of computer monitor, brick wall background.
By John Bolt July 16, 2024
Natural rubber is renewable and biodegradable. Learn how eco-friendly adhesives and durable materials make promotional products more sustainable.
Man stands beside large printing machine in an office. The background is blue.
By Josh Steig July 15, 2024
Glossy, matte, soft touch, dry erase, and rigid vinyl lamination films. Protect and enhance business cards, menus, posters, and counter mats.
Textured abstract painting with gold, blue, pink, and yellow brushstrokes.
By John Bolt June 20, 2024
How tactile experiences enhance engagement in education and retail. Laminated menus, business cards, and POS displays create lasting impressions.