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HintUses focused light to cut.Memory TipLaser focus!
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HintThink of the last steps you take to complete a project.Memory TipFinishing touches make it perfect.
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HintA protective layer for your printed work, like a shield.Memory TipLamination, like laminated paper, for durability.
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HintA thin coat that enhances the look and feel of the print.Memory TipVarnish, like wood varnish, adds a protective layer.
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HintIt shines a light on specific areas, making them stand out.Memory TipSpot the difference with UV varnish.
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HintThink of a machine applying an even coat of varnish.Memory TipMachine, like a machine, smooth and even.
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HintGlossy surfaces reflect light, making things look shiny.Memory TipGlossy like a magazine cover.
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HintNon-reflective surfaces like matte paint won't glare in the sun.Memory TipMatt, think of a matte painting.
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HintA happy medium between glossy and matte, like a silk scarf.Memory TipSilky smooth look and feel.
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HintThink of shiny, metallic letters on a certificate or business card.Memory TipFoil = Shiny, Stamp = Impress
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HintImagine a raised or sunken design on a business card.Memory TipBoss = Commanding, Emboss = Raised
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HintThink of a soft, shimmering effect on a brochure.Memory TipMetallic = Shine, Ink = Color
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HintImagine sticking two pieces of paper together to create a thicker card.Memory TipPaste = Glue, Substrate = Material
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HintThink of a foil that doesn't shine as much, like a matte finish on paint.Memory TipMatt = Non-shiny
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HintImagine a raised design on a business card that is also shiny and metallic.Memory TipCombine the two for a striking effect
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HintThink of a raised logo or text on a card, but without any metallic finishMemory TipBlind = Without shine
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HintThink of the different ways you can apply UV varnish to give it a glossy, matte, glitter, or textured look.Memory TipVarnish = Finish, UV = Protection
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HintCreates holes or slits in the material.Memory TipThink of perforated paper
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HintThe intact parts of the material.Memory TipTies hold the perforation together
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HintThe individual cuts made in the material.Memory TipCutting through the material
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HintVery small cuts close together.Memory TipMicro-sized holes!
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HintCreates a hole in the substrate.Memory TipThink of a drill bit
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HintUses a blade to cut along lines.Memory TipLike a digital knife
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HintThink raised ink like braille. Used for fancy invitations.Memory TipThermo = Heat, raising the ink
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HintThink of a coin's design. It's a raised effect.Memory TipEmbossed like a stamp
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HintThink of a plastic wallet protecting cards.Memory TipLaminate like a photo
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HintThink of a protective layer on wood.Memory TipVarnish adds protection
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HintThink of selected areas being shiny.Memory TipSpot UV = Shine on selected spots
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HintThink of a smooth, coated finish.Memory TipMachine = All over the surface
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HintThink of a mirror-like surface.Memory TipGloss = Shine
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HintThink of a matte paint.Memory TipMatt = No shine
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HintThink about the direction you would naturally tear a piece of paper. This is the same direction as the grain.Memory TipLike folding a new sheet of paper
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HintThis method produces sharper folds, but can make the paper tear more easily.Memory TipGrain resist fold
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HintImagine a book that opens like a gate.Memory TipGate and book
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HintThink of a brochure that opens like a small gate.Memory TipShort gate
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HintImagine a letter that unfolds like an accordion.Memory TipLetter with Zigs
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HintThe paper is folded into quarters like a piece of origami.Memory TipPaper like origami
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HintThe sheet is held between two plates and then 'buckled'.Memory TipMetal plates, sheet buckling
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HintUses a knife to fold heavyweight paper.Memory TipKnife for heavier paper
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HintThink of a paper's ability to bend and fold.Memory TipHeavy paper = Score it!
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HintImagine a book with uneven pages!Memory TipCut for perfection!
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HintThink of a buffer zone during a cutting operation.Memory TipExtra space for safety!
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HintImagine a large paper cutter with a blade.Memory TipGuillotine: Cuts with precision!
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HintThink about custom shapes and intricate cuts.Memory TipDie-cutting: Creates unique shapes!
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HintThink of structural integrity and avoiding weak points.Memory TipAvoid weak points in die-cut design!
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HintImagine trimming books efficiently.Memory TipTrimmer: Cutting all edges at once!
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HintThink of different ways to achieve custom cuts.Memory TipMultiple techniques for custom shapes!