Print & Graphic Design Projects – Selecting Paper

Selecting a paper can often be very confusing; there are numerous different types and brands of paper available today. When selecting paper, be sure to keep in mind that the choice you make for your project will affect how it the printed piece is perceived. Before placing a printing order, it is a good idea to request a paper sample for each paper you are considering for the project.

Finish: The finish of a paper is it’s surface texture. Uncoated and coated paper have different surface textures.

Weight: The weight of a paper refers to its thickness and is measured in pounds (#). The higher the number, the more (equivalent) weight a paper has (the thicker/heavier the paper). *See the comparison table for more information on weights.Opacity: A paper’s opacity is determined by its weight, ingredients and absorbency. A paper’s opacity determines how much printing will show through on the reverse side of a sheet. Opacity is expressed in terms of it’s percentage of reflection. Complete opacity is 100% and complete transparency is 0%.Brightness: The brightness of a sheet of paper measures the percentage of a wavelength of blue light it reflects. The brightness of a piece of paper is typically expressed on a scale of 1 to 100 with 100 being the brightest. Most papers reflect 60-90% of light. The brightness of a paper affects readability, the perception of ink color and the contrast between light and dark hues.

Offset: Also known as book or text paper, offset paper can have a coated or uncoated finish. Offset paper is thinner and lightweight. It is often used for publication interior sheets, brochures & flyers, and letterheads. Common offset weights: 50#, 60#, 70#, 80#, 100#. Bond: Bond or writing papers are most often used for letterhead. The most commonly recognized bond or writing stocks are:

Cover: Cover stocks are heavy in weight, rigid and not easily folded. These papers are generally used for publication covers, business cards, greeting cards, folders, and postcards. They can have coated or uncoated finishes. Common weights for cover stocks include: 65#, 80#, 100#, 120#, and 12pt.Tag: Tag paper is a dense grade of paper that is strong, durable, and water resistant. Tag paper is typically used for hanging tags such as store tags on clothing or other products.Index: Index paper is a stiff, not too thick, inexpensive paper with a smooth finish. It is often used for index cards and folders.

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Get Artistic Rugs from Superior Rugs

Searching for rugs that match with your home paint and design might be a difficult task for you. You need to find in every store and it will be more annoying if the stores do not have complete collection. This thing will not happen to you if you check rugs at Superior Rugs. This store completely understands what you need; therefore, they always have fabulous collections for you.

Superior Rugs has been working in this field for over than twenty years. They have been trying to produce the best products for you since they were established. Excellent manufacturing process is their number one thing, so that they only produce high quality rugs. You can check large selections of area rugs on their site and you will find out that this store completely has strong commitment to present the best products for you. There are various rug designs and colors that look very artistic. No matter how large your room is, this store always has the collection for you. You can shop by size, by color, by shape, and by recommended here. Besides have attractive design, these rugs are also made of high quality material so that it will be very soft when you touch it. If you think that those rugs are expensive, get the thought out of your mind. This online store only sells cheap rugs that surely fit your budget.

Please check SuperiorRugs.com to get more detail information about these rug collections. Once you are interested in purchasing the rugs, you can make an order through their site. They will guide you through the ordering process and once you have finished the process, they will ship your order soon. Shopping on this online store will make you feel like shopping on the real store since they display the products in fine image.

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Moleskine Small Plain Notebook

• Blank book style with plain page design.
• Cover Style: Hard cover
• Measures approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (Thickness- 1/2 “),(Book Weight-5 oz )
• 192 Off White blank paper pages (96 leaves) Acid free
• Elastic closure and an expandable inner note holder.

This long-standing tradition was continued by writer-traveller Bruce Chatwin who used to buy his moleskines at an old Paris stationery shop in Rue de l’Ancienne Comedie where he would always stock up before embarking on one of his journeys. Over the years he had developed a veritable ritual. Before using them he would in fact number the pages, writing on the inside his name and at least two addresses across the world, and a message promising a reward for anyone finding and returning the notebook in case of it being lost. He even suggested this method to his friend Luis Sepulveda, when he gave him a precious moleskine as a present for a journey they were planning to undertake together in Patagonia. And there was no doubt as to how precious it was, given that at the time even the last moleskine manufacturer, a small family-run firm of Tours, had discontinued production in 1986. ‘Le vrai moleskine n’est plus’ was the short and curt statement of the owner of the stationery shop where Chatwin had ordered one hundred before leaving for Australia. Despite having literally swept up all the Moleskines he could find, they were not enough. Now, the moleskine is back again. This silent and discreet keeper of an extraordinary tradition, which has been missing for years, has set out again on its journey. A witness to contemporary nomadism, it can once again pass from one pocket to another to continue the adventure. The sequel still waits to be written and its blank pages are ready to tell the story.

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