BINDERY & FINISHING
Printing & Bindery Services Conveniently Located in New Hampshire!
Finishing is the final step in bringing your project to life, ensuring that every detail is perfect. Bindery and finishing are typically the last stages of a printed job. However, it’s essential to address these needs early in the planning process to guarantee smooth execution. Experience peace of mind knowing one provider is managing your project from start to finish.
At R.C. Brayshaw & Company, our extensive experience in bindery spans a wide range of projects. Our planning and production teams collaborate daily to ensure your project yields the highest quality results.
As we continuously evolve to meet the needs of our customers, we offer a variety of bindery and finishing solutions. By staying at the forefront of industry innovations, we ensure that our production processes maintain the highest standards. Our state-of-the-art automated equipment, operated by skilled technicians, guarantees premium product delivery every time.
Learn more about our favorite bindery techniques!
Lamination adds a layer of protective coating, either glossy or matte, to the surface of your printed piece. This protective coating also improves its sturdiness and water resistance. Furthermore, lamination also improves the tactile feel of the printed surface, giving it a smooth finish. This bindery option will help your project stand out among the rest.
A high-gloss laminate applied to a printed surface will enhance photos and images, improving sharpness and contrast. On the other hand, a matte laminate will enhance the piece with a very luxurious and elegant finish to the printed surface.
While lamination tends to be one of the more expensive print finishes, it allows you to go high-end with your direct mail pieces that will use the sense of touch to separate your piece from all the others. In addition, most lamination comes with UV inhibitors to help protect your image from ultraviolet light and discoloring.
Folding is a critical component of printing and binding services. Additionally, it plays a key role in the effectiveness of conveying a strong message. The way a piece unfolds in a recipient’s hands can significantly influence their perception of the content. The effectiveness of many sales brochures is closely tied to the design and how it unfolds, making the folding process an essential consideration.
Moreover, folding patterns directly influence the overall cost of a brochure, due to their impact on production efficiency.
Although determining the best way to fold a project might not seem like a top priority, it is actually crucial to the planning process. The folding method you choose can be the difference between a beautifully finished piece and one that appears to have flaws, cracks, and an overall unprofessional appearance.
Die cutting offers endless possibilities, allowing you to create a wide range of unique contours—from unconventional corners to perfect circles, or even the precise outline of an image or logo. This technique not only adds a tactile element but also provides a visually distinct edge, setting your piece apart from the competition.
Moreover, die cutting enhances the overall impact of your marketing materials, making them more memorable and engaging.
If you’re interested in exploring this versatile option, contact us today to see samples and learn more about our custom die cutting services.
In short, foil stamping involves a heated die which fuses a special foil onto the paper, effectively bonding the design to the surface. Hot foil stamping adds an eye-catching shimmer and texture, making it ideal for highlighting specific text or images. Additionally, gold, silver, and other solid metallic colors can be used, as well as clear and holographic foils. Furthermore, these foils can also be applied to accentuate 4-color or other images, enhancing the visual appeal of your design.
For these reasons, foil stamping can be a powerful tool in elevating the quality of your marketing materials, giving them a premium, sophisticated look.
To explore how this technique can transform your project, contact us today to see samples and learn more about our foil stamping services.
Embossing utilizes a specially made die under high pressure to create a raised, three-dimensional impression, allowing you to literally feel the design. This graceful effect adds a touch of class to any piece, enhancing its visual and tactile appeal.
Moreover, you can use embossing on its own or combine it with other techniques such as 4-color printing or foil stamping, offering even greater creative possibilities. By integrating embossing with other printing methods, you can achieve a more dynamic and sophisticated final product.
To explore how this technique can elevate your project, contact us today to see samples and learn more about our embossing and foil stamping services.
This process seamlessly combines embossing and foil stamping to create a truly unique finished product. First, a heated die fuses the foil onto the paper, bonding the design to the surface. Then, the same area is embossed with a die, resulting in a raised, three-dimensional image that enhances both the tactile and visual appeal of your piece.
Additionally, this combination of techniques offers a sophisticated look that can elevate the overall impact of your project.
To see how this innovative process can transform your materials, contact us today to view samples and learn more about our embossing and foil stamping services.
Book Binding
When printing a booklet, book, or multi-page report, it’s crucial to plan the binding process. Especially before setting up the document in your page layout program. At R.C. Brayshaw & Company, we help you choose from a variety of binding methods. Each with their own advantages and considerations based on your project’s final use, durability requirements, desired appearance, and budget.
Sometimes it is as simple as ensuring your margins are wide enough to accommodate holes for a binding element. However, for saddle-stitching, you may need to account for creep, depending on paper thickness and page count. Some binding solutions enhance durability, while others allow your book to lay flat when open, offering a more user-friendly experience.
No matter the size of your publication, we customize perfect binding solutions to meet your project’s unique needs.
Looking to start a bindery project with R.C. Brayshaw? Request an estimate today!