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+ Factors that affect cost What size paper does the publication require? Which paper stock is appropriate and meets the budget? How will the paper be folded, bound, delivered?
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PAPERMAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
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Paper can be the most expensive component in a publication—often 30-50% of the total cost.
+ Factors that affect cost
What size paper does the publication require?
Which paper stock is appropriate and meets the budget?
How will the paper be folded, bound, delivered?
+ Standard U.S. Paper SizesBusiness card—2x3.5Index card—3x5, 4x6, 5x8Letter—8.5x11Legal—8.5x14Tabloid—11x17
http://www.printernational.org/
http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/intermediate/a/measure_paper.htm
U.S. sizes are measured in inches; European paper is measured in metrics.
+ PAPER STOCK
Bond Cover stock Newsprint Book Coated
Glazed (glossy) Matte Acid-free Vellum Safety
The publication itself and the method of printing will typically determine the paper stock needed.
Linen Bible Parchment Granite Deckle edge
+ Paper Stock
Another factor in selecting the correct paper stock is the paper weight
Definition: The actual weight in pounds of 500 full sheets of paper regardless of the basic size or grade of paper; also known as ream weight (500 sheets = ream) Basic Size Example: bond paper 17x22, cover stock 20x26 If 500 sheets of bond paper at 17x22 weighs 20 pounds,
the paper is described as 20# paper
+ Paper Folds
Paper folds can add interest to a publication and catch the reader’s attention. It can also add to the cost of the publication.
Publications can be folded by hand or by using an automatic paper folder
+ Paper FoldsAccordion—a zig-zag
fold with parallel folds that go in opposite directions; also known as zig-zag OR z-fold
Gate fold—folds the sides in toward the middle of a page
+ Paper Folds
Tri-fold—two parallel foldsresulting in three panels on each side of the paper; also known as brochure fold or spiral fold
Half fold—divides the page in half; often called a booklet fold
+ Paper BindingDefinition: the joining of pages with
either wire, glue or other meansIf a multiple-page document requires
binding, there are a number of choices. The most frequent choices are: saddle stitch, punch and bind and perfect binding.Any binding choice will increase the cost
of the publication
+ Saddle StitchSaddle stitch—a type of binding that
staples down the middle of folded pages; frequently used to assemble booklets
+ Spiral Binding Spiral binding----type of
binding that secures pages by using metal combs/wires or plastic combs that fit into holes punched along the edge of the pages; allows the publication to lay flat when opened.
+ Perfect Binding Perfect binding—to bind pages
together with glue to create a book; technique used on paperback books.