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Coated Versus Uncoated Paper

dHave you ever noticed how a piece of scrapbook paper feels different than a piece of photo paper? That’s because photo paper is coated, and scrapbook paper generally isn’t. What’s the difference? Let’s find out.[su_spacer size="10"] Coated Paper[su_spacer size="10"] Coated paper is...

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How To Choose the Right Paper Size

Most people never think about paper size, but there are a few instances – like graphic design, scrapbooking, and even wedding planning – when the standard letter-sized sheet of paper just won’t cut it. Choosing the correct paper size is just...

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Seven Fold Limit – Fact or Fiction?

Paper is not a very mysterious product. In fact, it’s paper’s straightforward tangibility that makes it such a ubiquitous part of practically everyone’s lives. Sure, modern technology has made it easier to connect and communicate without paper, but we still...

Paper is not a very mysterious...

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What is M Weight?

We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it till we’re blue in the face: paper is more complicated than you might think. But as long as you know the lingo, choosing which paper to purchase is a snap and...

We’ve said it before and we...

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A Year in Publishing in 10 Words

From drama at the U.S. Postal Service to Google’s algorithm changes to a surge in native advertising, 2014 was an interesting year in publishing. Dead Tree Edition’s recently published list of ten words that describe 2014 in publishing effectively summarizes...

From drama at the U.S. Postal ...

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