How to Build It
Tutorials for Packaging Structures and Processes
The Essential Guide to Print Finishes
Want to know your die cutting from your foiling? Confused about the difference between embossing and debossing? This straightforward guide will introduce you to some of the most popular print finishes, and how you can adapt your digital artwork for them.
FOILING
The Designer’s Guide to Foil
Everything you need to know to start using foil in your design projects and appear to know what the hell you’re doing. A quick introduction to commercial foiling methods with tips for proper file setup/artwork specifications for best results.
Laser Foiling with Heat Laminator (TRF — Toner Reactive Foils)
Pulsar Professional system that allows you to create foil AND full color laser transfers (all materials are available in our production lab in Doucette!).
HOW TO FOIL
IMAGE TRANSFER TO WOOD
Five Methods to Print on Wood
Inkjet Transfer Using Wax Paper
Laser Transfer — DecalPro Fx
Transfer any graphic (even a signature!), in any color (plus metallics & white)onto any surface.
Software Tutorials
Wrapping Objects in Photoshop
Youtube Tutorial
This example uses a graphic placed on a face, but it works well for anything dimensional (you may not need the distort/pinch or vibrance components in the tutorial).
Wine Bottle Mockup Download used in example above
Layered PSD file with three 750ml bottles — white, red and blush, you can remove and add new labels, cap colors, logos, etc. I found this doing a quick google search, there are many more out there to suit your needs.
Artwork used in example above
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, Keith Haring, 1984
