Make it bleed! Don’t worry, we’re not talking about a certain red bodily fluid. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just embarking on your creative journey, understanding how to incorporate bleed into your designs can be the key to achieving impeccable and professional-looking printed materials. In this article, we’ll unravel the mystery behind bleed and … Print Design Tip – Adding Bleed
In the realm of design, the interplay between visual elements holds the key to creating captivating compositions. Two such elements, opacity and tint, are great tools that wield influence over design aesthetic but oftentimes get confused with one another. In this article, the experts at SUN will delve into the distinctive attributes of opacity and … Opacity vs. Tint – Understanding the Difference
Meet Raster and Vector, and no, they aren’t a set of hipster twins. To be honest, they aren’t even comparable to twins at all. They’re more like that set of siblings who are complete opposites of one another. Confused by what I mean? Don’t worry, the experts here at SUN are ready to delve into … Raster vs. Vector Graphics
Bleed An extra 1/8” (0.125 in) of image or background color that extends beyond the trim area of your printing piece. The project is printed on an oversized sheet that is then cut down to size with the appearance that the image is “bleeding” off the edge of the paper. Trim Marks Indicate the final … Learn the Lingo – Printing Terms for Designers
Preferred File Types SUN Accepts a range of different formats PDF (Portable Document Format) JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) PNG (Portable Network Graphics) AI (Adobe Illustrator Files) Make sure to outline all text & embed images ID (Adobe InDesign Files) Make sure to package file with links & fonts FORMATS WE RECOMMEND For photography: high-resolution … Art Specs – Set Your Artwork Up for Success
When most of us picture the printing process, we think of our desktop printer, but did you know there are multiple methods of printing used by commercial printers? While some processes are similar to your desktop printer, others are very different. Two of the most popular printing methods are Offset and Digital printing. You may … Offset vs. Digital Printing Methods
Color Space… no, it’s not an explosion of color in the atmosphere. It’s making sure your files are set up correctly to get the results you’re looking for! What is Color Space? Color space is a spectrum of specific and measurable ranges of color that can be interpreted and displayed on a visual plane. Color … Color Space – Designing for Digital & Print Media
You run out to the mailbox and there you find a postcard from your mechanic with your name and vehicle make and model saying that it’s time for an oil change. How did they do that? You may be thinking the answer is magic, but actually, it was done with something called variable data printing … The Power of Variable Data Printing
For more than 60 years, Sun Printing has been the commercial printer of choice in Central Wisconsin because of our commitment to print quality, creative solutions, and environmental responsibility. From the days of linotype and hand set type to computer-to-plate, a lot has changed, but one thing remains the same – our commitment to … Modern Service – Old Fashioned Values
Choose from on-trend paper stocks and coordinating envelopes to take your invites or social announcement to the next level. No longer do you need to address your envelopes by hand, we offer variable data addressing. From an excel document to your envelopes, it’s easy as pie! When you purchase your design from Etsy, make … Found a Design you Love on Etsy? SUN Can Print it.