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How to Create a Brochure in Photoshop

How to Create a Brochure in Photoshop

How to create a brochure in Photoshop: set up size, resolution, bleed, fold guides and CMYK color, then export a print-ready PDF that prints crisp.

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Brochures vs Sales Sheets, Which Should You Print?

Brochures vs Sales Sheets, Which Should You Print?

Brochures or sales sheets? Compare format, purpose, distribution, and cost, then print either one at 4OVER4.COM with premium stocks and finishes.

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Rack Cards vs Brochures

Rack Cards vs Brochures

Rack cards or brochures? Compare format, content room, cost, and distribution, then print either one at 4OVER4.COM with premium stocks and finishes.

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Standard Brochure Sizes and Pamphlet Dimensions

Standard Brochure Sizes and Pamphlet Dimensions

Standard brochure sizes explained: 8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17, and pamphlet dimensions with fold options for each. Find the right brochure size for your next design.

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UV Coating in Printing, Pros, Cons and When to Use It

UV Coating in Printing, Pros, Cons and When to Use It

UV coating is a clear gloss finish cured under ultraviolet light. Learn how it works, the pros and cons, spot UV vs full flood, and when to use it.

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Die Cutting and Custom Die Cut Printing Explained

Die Cutting and Custom Die Cut Printing Explained

Die cutting turns your artwork into a custom shape, cut clean to the edge. See how it works, what you can order, and how pricing works at 4OVER4.COM.

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Printing 101, the Industry Knowledge Base

Printing 101, the Industry Knowledge Base

Printing 101 in plain English: processes, paper, finishing, color, and prepress. The complete printing knowledge base from 4OVER4.COM.

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Debossing That Presses Your Logo Into Premium Stock

Debossing That Presses Your Logo Into Premium Stock

Debossing presses your logo into business cards, invitations, folders, and covers with blind or foil finishes on premium stock. Feel the difference in hand.

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Custom Embossing That Turns Flat Print Into a Tactile Brand Statement

Custom Embossing That Turns Flat Print Into a Tactile Brand Statement

Custom embossing adds a raised, tactile logo to business cards, invitations, letterhead, and packaging in blind or foil emboss on premium stock. Order today.

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Foil Stamping That Makes Every Card Catch the Light

Foil Stamping That Makes Every Card Catch the Light

Foil stamping in hot, cold, and raised styles adds metallic and holographic shine to business cards, invitations, and folders. Explore every foil finish today.

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Glossy vs. Matte Cardstock and Which Finish Is Better for Your Prints

Glossy vs. Matte Cardstock and Which Finish Is Better for Your Prints

Glossy vs matte cardstock, compared on color, readability, feel, and cost. See which finish suits cards and postcards, then print at 4OVER4.COM.

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Special Effect UV Coatings That Add Shine and Texture You Can Feel

Special Effect UV Coatings That Add Shine and Texture You Can Feel

Special effect UV coatings add dimension, spot UV, raised spot UV, glitter UV, and flood gloss on business cards, postcards, and folders. Try a UV finish today.

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