Blog: Help & Advice
We’ve compiled a few print related thoughts and advice that may help you.
What are the capabilities of large format printing for commercial customers?
When it comes to commercial printing, it pays to sweat the small…
What is commercial printing?
Printing is a broader term than you might think; for example, there’s…
How Do I Choose the Right Printing Method for My Project
When it comes to representing your business on paper, no detail can…
The Importance of Proofing Brochures Before Going to Print
When you’ve worked hard on the design, text and layout of a…
Litho Printing vs Screen Printing
When it comes to creating materials that accurately represent you, your brand…
Why Brochures are a Good Marketing Strategy?
In the world of digital marketing, it could be easy to assume…
Creating print ready artwork
Now there are more free or inexpensive programmes and online tools available…
Are Magazines in Decline?
Over the past few years, we’ve seen print numbers decline with more…
What Type of Printing Is Used for Magazines?
A magazine is a great marketing material to grab the attention of…
Paper Formats & What They’re Used For
Paper formats simply describe the type of paper you’re using. If you’re…
Display Boards – Environmentally friendly & sustainable, Cardboard Displays
We’ve realised the amazing properties of the sandwich paper board. Amazingly strong…
The Biggest Magazine Publishers In The UK
According to a 2020 report by Statista, the top three biggest magazine…
How Are Magazines Printed?
Putting together a magazine is a huge task involving many components and…
The ideal number of pages for your brochure
When making a brochure printing order, have you ever come up against a…
Understanding crops and bleed
Like many specialist professions, printing has its own set of unique terms…
The difference between litho and digital printing
The quality of digital printing has advanced in leaps and bounds in…
A guide to Foil Blocking
Using foil to make your cards and brochures shine If you’re looking…
Paper weight US/UK conversion
Paper weight US/UK conversion In the US they sell paper in pounds…
Everything You Need to Know About Duplexed Cards
What are duplexed cards? The word “duplex” simply means “having two parts”.…
Paper Thickness and Weight Explained
Paper Thickness and Weight Explained If you're feeling confused and overwhelmed by…
What are Integrated Labels and Integrated Cards?
What are integrated labels? Integrated labels are sometimes known as ‘integral labels’…
Fascinating Facts About Paper Sustainability
Reports on environmental damage often focus on the negative impact of our…
Your Essential Guide to Printing Terminology
Do you ever get confused by printing terminology? You're not alone –…
6 of the Best Ways to Print on Plastic
Plastic is an amazing material with many wonderful properties and varied uses…
Printed, laminated and textured covers
How would you like textured covers that are as tough and bespoke as Elephant…
Are printed calendars obsolete?
Our busy lives revolve around dates, times and appointments so in this…
What is the difference between uncoated and coated paper?
There’s a huge difference between uncoated and coated paper and it’s important…