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2. Screens of colors can be printed, but also will have a visible half-tone pattern. If you want a more solid screen, it is best to use a second solid Pantone color. (ex:2a)
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Kudos and thanks to Kat for such an informative article.
The information contained in her article should help designers get the most out of letterpress, and not go down paths that cause frustration and disapointment.
One other point I would like to share is that the final look of a specified color is dependent upon the chosen substrate. The color on your screen may be quite different from the printed piece. A Pantone book is an investment, but wise one.
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