Laser cut - This is a really neat technique for making cards. Cards are placed into the laser cutter and the design is literally burnt into the paper. This causes the design to appear cut out of the paper. The detail is extremely accurate and it’s one of the most modern means of printing. They only issue to be aware of is that since it is literally a laser burning though the paper there will be brown marks inside the edges. Die cut - Die cut achieves a similar look to laser cut, but will not give off the burnt look, however the detail cannot be as extensive. A die is created of the design and then is apply with pressure to the paper and leaves the design in the paper. This is a commonly used method to apply to the edges of a card. For example rounded edges are offen seen on cards. |