Question
What is edge painting on printed products?
Answer
Edge painting is a finishing process where color is applied directly to the cut edges of thick card stock, creating a visible stripe of color along all four sides of a business card or postcard.
- The color band runs along every trimmed edge of the piece.
- It works best on stocks 32pt and thicker, where the edge is wide enough to show the color clearly.
- Solid colors like red, blue, or black make the edge stripe stand out against the printed faces.
| Detail | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Where color goes | The cut edges, on all four sides |
| Best stock | 32pt and thicker |
| Look | A crisp band of solid color |
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