Archive: Oct 2016

October 13, 2016

Foil stamping tests on cloth

AcmeBinding recently provided these tests of different foils on a variety of cloths. There is a pretty big variation in quality throughout the different combinations. Read More

Categories: Miscellaneous , Print Talk

October 13, 2016

Inside of a book case

This photo shows the inside of a book case in production at AcmeBinding. The darker board is the spine; immediately outside of that are the hinges and then the boards for the front and back cover. Eventually, the endpapers will cover up the boards. Read More

Categories: Miscellaneous , Print Talk

October 13, 2016

Clear foil stamp

Clear foil over uncoated paper has a nice look. A spot varnish or UV would soak into the paper so the foil is a better solution. Read More

Categories: Miscellaneous , Print Talk

October 10, 2016

“Ambulantes” photography book

CLIENT: Patrick Fraser DETAILS: Side sewn, digital printing… Read More

Categories: Books / Booklets , Fine Art / Photography , Our Work

October 10, 2016

Digital tritone photography book

CLIENT: David Loble DETAILS: True digital tritone printing… Read More

Categories: Books / Booklets , Duotones / Tritones , Fine Art / Photography , Our Work

October 10, 2016

Welcome to Zoe Ames

Zoe Ames will be representing Puritan to galleries, museums and schools in New York City starting this fall. Zoe started at Puritan in 2012 after graduating from Bard College with a degree in Literature. She has a great background in both digital and offset printing, especially if it relates to… Read More

Categories: Around the Shop , Shop News