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COVER APPLICATIONS

BEVEL DEBOSSED GRAINS SILKSCREEN INKS
Text or art is cut at angles and then pressed One of 47 patterns available, from Mission to Silkscreen inks are typically used on a
into the cover. This effect is most often used Linear Diagonal to Pebble, is pressed into the material cover, and can be applied to flat or
with foil. cover material. embossed areas. 31 options are available
in a full spectrum of colors including black,
BURNISHING LAMINATIONS clear, metallic silver and white.
The cover is branded using high heat, a die Gloss, matte, super-matte, holographic or grit
and pressure, resulting in a dark, rich pattern finish of lamination are added to emphasize SPECIAL INKS
pressed into the cover with a traditional feel. details or photographic cover art design, Custom inks provide one or more of the
making the design more vibrant. following effects: fluorescent neon inks glow
CUSTOM EMBOSSING/DEBOSSING under ultraviolet black light; glow-in-the-dark
A crisp raised or recessed effect on the cover LENTICULAR TIP-ON inks glow after being exposed to light; and
surface is created using a die, heat and A composite image is applied to produce an solar active inks are nearly invisible under
pressure. Embossed items are raised on the illusion of depth. The image changes when normal lighting conditions which reveal
cover, and debossed items are recessed. viewed from different angles. The lenticular is themselves when exposed to direct sunlight.
permanently affixed (tipped-on) to the cover,
CUSTOM LITHO most often within an embossed beadline. THERMAL INKS
Covers with this treatment are often colorful Black thermal ink is used that reveals a design
and visually intricate, producing detailed METALAY or photography when heat is applied.
images and graphics. Think of this like a Available in gold, silver or copper, a metal
giant photograph. material is embedded in an embossed area of TIP-ON
a material cover to look like embossed foil. Printed, self-adhesive images or applications
CUSTOM MATERIALS which are permanently affixed to the cover,
Special materials, available in a variety OVERTONE RUBS most often within an embossed beadline.
of colors in Fabrikoid, Earthstone and Lacquer is rubbed onto the cover material to Tip-ons can be comprised of anything that
Leathertone, are used for a traditional feel. emphasize the grain or texture. This is also can be printed, such as a lenticular, varnished
known as antiquing. or laminated for protection or a chenille
CUSTOM PRECISION CUT
varsity letter.
Using laser technology, designs are cut PLEXIGLASS
through the cover to reveal the front endsheet. A clear window of thick plastic replaces the UV COATING
cover board so that part of the endsheet can A clear, thin layer of high gloss for accents is
CUSTOM SCREENED be seen through the cover. applied. UV coating is especially effective in
One or more silkscreen ink colors are used
drawing attention to photos, type, or artwork
to define line artwork, text or images in PREMIUM MATERIALS
when combined with super-matte lamination.
high contrast. Upgraded materials often taking on the look
of fabric or leather are used in eight distinct
FOILS looks: Arlington, Aurora, Bright White, Chic,
Special patterns and textured foils, available Metallic, Natural, Radiance and Regal.
in a variety of metallic colors, are stamped
into a cover using a foil die. SHINEFX
A clear-coat with the thickness of maple syrup
GLITTER that can be smooth or textured and is applied
Material available in an opaque solid or as a to the cover design to add depth and detail. It
transparent accent, with the look and feel of can be combined with other applications, like
actual glitter that does not come off. foil, to enhance their effects.