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Archive for July 10th, 2006

widow

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

The last line of a paragraph that continues to the top of the next page.

web press

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

A press that uses a roll of paper for printing.

web

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

A paper roll for web printing.

warm color

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

A color which has a red or yellow hue.

vignette

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

1. A halftone image, on a sheet of paper, which gradually fades away and then disappears.

2. A photograph with “fuzzy” edges. Can be made unintentionally with a low-quality lens, or intentionally with a filter.

Velobind

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

A mechanical method of binding. The teeth on a plastic strip are positioned through small openings that are punched along the edge of a page.

vellum finish

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

A finish that is slightly thick and rough, but shows less glare. Usually more expensive.

varnish

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

A clear, protective layer over print that can be a shiny finish (gloss) or dull finish (matte).

UV coating

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

Used for a glossy, protective finish over print. Not as durable as plastic laminate, however.

UV ink

Posted by Sara on July 10th, 2006

Ink that needs to be exposed to ultraviolet light in order to dry. Generally used for printing on plastic material.