We are thrilled to have printed these paper sample books with custom slipcases for Mohawk’s Paper With A Plan Collection Kit.
When legendary papermakers, Mohawk, wanted to revamp their paper sample books, they not only redesigned them, but they also re-imagined the process of paper selection itself. The Paper With a Plan Collection Kit is a set of 5 sample booklets in custom slipcases that feature their papers grouped by these primary attributes:
- BEAUTIFUL
- SUSTAINABLE
- EXPRESSIVE
- ELEVATED
- PRACTICAL
DATAGRAPHIC printed the mult-process Elevated Collection book as well as the artfully screen printed custom slipcases that hold all 5 collections. In addition to being screen printed in a green gloss ink, the slipcases were also embossed with the graphic symbols that represent each collection. Printing on a textured substrate is always a challenge and laying down such a heavy float of ink over these embossed patterns was really tricky. In the end, we were all excited with the way the paper sample books and slipcases all came together.
How we produced these paper sample books with custom slipcases.
The Elevated Collection book showcased some of Mohawk’s most famous stocks, such as Crane’s Lettra, in various tones. The ecru sheet was letterpress printed. The pink sheet was offset printed and foil stamped with holographic foil. The white sheet was offset printed. The black cover was foil stamped and die cut. All 4 leaves were die scored and nested to create the completed collection.
More than simply showing off how a paper looks and feels, a sample book must demonstrate what effects are possible in combination with various printing and finishing techniques. That’s ultimately where a printer gets to show their muster and shine brighter than holographic foil through their tireless pursuit of printing perfection.
We know you creative types love to see how things come together, so we’ve included some behind-the-scenes shots from the production floor including the custom slipcase getting screen printed. Check them out!
We’re pretty proud of these pieces and are honored to have played a significant part in the creation of the Paper With A Plan Collection Kit.
Paper Sample Books Specs
Printing: Books: letterpress, offset lithography, foil stamping, die cutting; Slipcases: embossing, screen printing, die cutting
Stock: Book Cover: 100# Crane’s Lettra Dark Black Impress Cover; Book Interior: 90# Crane’s Lettra Light Pink Impress Cover, 110# Crane’s Lettra Ecru Letterpress Cover; Custom Slipcase: 100# Carnival Deep Blue Felt Cover
Finishing: Die cut with double walled construction per our supplied die line, die score & closed gate fold. Nest into 3 folded pieces above and below and box
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