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7. For a subtle effect on patterns, decorative elements or large type, a blind deboss (letterpress printing without any ink) can add an amazing tactile quality to your project. Depending on what the project is, it can be printed without any ink, or use a tint base (clear ink) to further enhance the image. We do not recommend using a blind deboss for any small type or things that would need to be legible. A toothy, cotton stock yields the best results for this process, smooth stocks do not work as well. (ex:7a-b)
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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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