Harry Potter Christmas

This Nordic Christmas card from the Harry Potter Shop at Wizarding World is ready to get you in the holiday spirit!

This stunning greeting card showcases a scarlet red laser cut image layered over a snowy white background. The design features an elegant amalgamation of classical holiday and Wizarding World imagery, from snowflakes and pines to Harry's Patronus. Size is 148x105mm

Printed on Neptune Unique 300gsm, which was chosen after testing the board for lasercutting at the studio. Patternise are based in Slinfold in Sussex, specialising in creative design and laser-cutting services using state of the art laser cutters and they specialise in cutting “clean” materials such as fine papers, cards, and plastics. Printing is by Pureprint based in Uckfield.

It's not too late to buy one for Christmas, here:

https://harrypottershop.co.uk/products/nordic-red-merry-christmas-card

https://www.patternise.co.uk/

Posted by Justin Hobson 12.12.2022

Paper leaves...

At present, there aren't many good news stories in retail, however today (yes, today!) the US fashion and lifestyle brand Anthropologie opened a new store in the ancient university city of Cambridge. Anthropologie was founded in Pennsylvania, in 1992 and now operates over 230 stores worldwide, 15 of which are in the UK.

For the opening of the new store, the Anthropologie windows and interior of the store were dressed in bright Spring/Summer leaves which were all laser cut using Fenner Paper! We supplied a mixture of our Stardream (pearlescent board) and our Colorset 100% Recycled board - which were laser cut by Patternise and then hand assembled by Anthropologie’s window display team into these beautiful displays. The result is simply amazing - and plastic free!

The materials were chosen after testing the board for lasercutting at the studio. Patternise are based in Cranleigh, Surrey, specialising in creative design and laser-cutting services. They work with a wide range of clients across the UK - managing large volume projects for major corporates and visual merchandisers to smaller projects for individuals and weddings. Patternise use state of the art laser cutters and they specialise in cutting “clean” materials such as fine papers, cards, and plastics.

Here are detail images of the leaves. The shapes are produced using their "super pulsed" Trotec galvo system (GS1000), which enables extremely high-speed laser cutting and high volume paper finishing. Using this system they are able to cut many 1000's of sheets within very quick time-frames, which would be impossible with conventional lasers.

With thanks to the team at Anthropologie for the images and to Rob at Patternise for the technical information.

https://www.anthropologie.com/ 

https://www.patternise.co.uk/

Posted by Justin Hobson 16.04.2021

Anthropologie in Spring

US fashion and lifestyle brand Anthropologie first opened its doors in Pennsylvania, in 1992 and now operates 229 stores worldwide, 11 of which are in the UK. Last April, they opened a new 2,898 sq ft store in the historic market town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Set across four floors, the store is situated on the cobbled High Street just above the world renowned Pantiles.

For the opening of the new store, the Anthropologie windows and interior of the store were dressed in Spring time leaves which were all laser cut. We supplied our Pergraphica Classic White, Rough 240gsm which is our premium range of uncoated from Mondi – which was laser cut by Patternise and then hand-painted by Anthropologie’s window display team and the result is simply amazing - and plastic free!

Pergraphica was chosen after testing the board with the painting techniques at the studio and was selected from a range of other boards tested. Patternise are based in Ewhurst, Surrey, specialising in creative design and laser-cutting services. They work with a wide range of clients across the UK - managing large volume projects for major corporates and visual merchandisers to smaller projects for individuals and weddings. Patternise use state of the art laser cutters and they specialise in cutting “clean” materials such as fine papers, cards, and plastics.

Above is a detail image of the leaves. The shapes are produced using their "super pulsed" Trotec galvo system (GS1000), which enables extremely high-speed laser cutting and high volume paper finishing. Using this system they are able to cut many 1000's of sheets within very quick time-frames, which would be impossible with conventional lasers.

https://www.anthropologie.com/
https://www.patternise.co.uk/

Posted by Justin Hobson 16.10.2020

Stardream Print Processes book

Stardream is a market leading pearlescent and metallic paper range produced by the Cordenons paper mill in Italy. Many designers and printers have become fans of the light irridescent finishes and the dual sided deep metallic finishes which do truly shimmer. Stardream is used for a wide range of applications, including cover, presentation folders, invitations, greetings cards and luxury packaging.

This is the new "Print Processes book" which demonstrates the wide variety of print processes that you can achieve using this paper range.

The cover image is printed offset litho in CMYK on Stardream Copper 285gsm and the result is stunning - just look how good a CMYK image can look, even on a relatively deep shade such as the Copper. What many people forget is the litho inks are transparent, what this means is that if you print on a colour, the colour will come through and it also means that if you print on a pearlescent/metallic substrate, the printed result will be pearlescent/metallic and take on the shimmer of the surface printed on.

The size of the presenter is 230x220mm and the wiro-bound inserts are 210mm square. The first page is hot foil blocked using Foilco Ref 6815 copper foil on Stardream Anthracite 285gsm.

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Page two is is printed using Thermographic printing (thermography) in red and black.

Thermo (as it is commonly called) is a great process and can produce a gloss or matt raised surface. In this instance, the result is a gloss finish, printed on Stardream Rose Quartz 120gsm

Stardream is also suitable for digital print processes and the below rainbow image is printed on Stradream Crystal Digital 240gsm on an HP Indigo Press

The next page is french folded and is lasercut...

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The sample printed on the Stardream Silver (above & below) is just the most simple and yet effective sample. It is printed in just 1 colour offset litho as a halftone (or some people refer to it as a montone) and as mentioned before, because litho inks are transparent, the printed result is pearlescent/metallic and takes on the shimmer of the Stardream surface.

and the grand finale of the book, really is amazing at is is the simplest, yet crazily effective process. The below watchface is digitally printed in white using a dry toner press (this was a Ricoh)

...and here is a detail image

...and below shows the deep blue colour (Stardream Lapislazuli 285gsm) that it was printed on.

Digital white (toner) is an incredibly stunning effect and a very economical price, so it's definitely worth looking into.

My thanks to the paper mill, Gruppo Cordenons for supplying us with the tools to show the Stardream range in the very best light. If you would like one of these new books, please email me: justin@fennerpaper.co.uk

http://www.cordenons.co.uk/
http://www.gruppocordenons.com/en/

Posted by Justin Hobson 25.06.2020

Luzz 3D Puzzle

In these times of self-isolation and lock-down, a group of designers from London has gathered (virtually) and used our Colorset paper to respond creatively and responsibly to the unprecedented situation.

Their first creation is Luzz, a 3D puzzle formed of 100 unique pieces which once assembled, can be used as a lamp.

The design embodies the idea that we are all connected globally, both physically and virtually. With Luzz, the design team aims to promote social responsibility and with every puzzle sold, funds are being raised to support the production of essential PPE face masks for the frontline key workers of the NHS. 

Luzz has been imagined as a relaxing crafting passtime and an invitation to spend time away from our screens. Each of the 100 pieces are numbered and intuitively clip with one other to build the 3D spherical shape.

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Once completed, the lamp measures 400mm in diameter and can shine a beautiful light in one’s home.

Colorset 270gsm has been duplexed to form 540gsm, which is strong enough to create the structure. The puzzle comes in 6 different colour combinations using our Colorset range of shades: Warm White, Hopsack, Deep Blue, Natural, Glacier and Storm.

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The puzzle is laser cut from 10 A3 sheets of the thick, 540gsm card to give longevity and robustness to the lamp. Below are the components cut out of our new Colorset Hopsack...

All components of the puzzle nicely pack flat into an A3 envelope and come with a user friendly instruction guide to aid construction.

You can look (...and buy!) one of these amazing creations here.

The Luzz3D collective has boundless energy and imagination and are already working on developing their next 3D-puzzle-lamp. You can follow their designs at www.luzz3D.com or on social media: @Luzz3Dpuzzle

https://www.luzz3d.com/
www.laserbureau.com

Posted by Justin Hobson 24.05.2020

Patternise 3-D model Christmas Card

A Christmas card that is also a 3-D model!

Patternise is a company based in Uckfield, East Sussex, who specialise in offering creative design and laser-cutting services. They work with a wide range of clients across the UK - managing large volume projects for major corporates and Visual Merchandisers to smaller projects for individuals and weddings ...and this is their lovely Christmas card:

The card is an A5 (148x210mm) tent format and hot foil blocked and digitally printed (HP Indigo) on our Stardream Crystal 285gsm from Gruppo Cordenons. As you can see from the image above, there is a self assembly push out reindeer model, which is superb!

Image showing the inside of the card...

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Patternise use state of the art laser cutters from Trotec and they specialise in cutting “clean” materials such as fine papers, cards, acrylics and plastics (PP/PET). One of the things that particularly impressed me about this card is that the type and signatures are not printed, they are laser engraved. This is a fantastic process and can add a completely different dimension to printed literature.

The card is produced using their brand new "super pulsed" Trotec galvo system (GS1000), which enables extremely high-speed laser cutting and high volume paper finishing. Using this system they are able to cut many 1000's of sheets within very quick time-frames, which would be impossible with conventional lasers. This whole card was cut and engraved in 24 seconds!

I urge you to watch this quick video showing the laser process - it's only one minute long:

Reverse of the card, which shows the unprinted Stardream Crystal with it's superb pearlescent shimmer....

 ..and here is the Reindeer that I made:

Patternise are based in Uckfield, East Sussex. This is a lovely card, a brilliant promotional item and a fantastic example of the creative uses of lasercutting and laser engraving and of course our Stardream board as well! With thanks to the team at Patternise.

www.patternise.co.uk

Posted by Justin Hobson 22.12.2016

Call of the Wild

As Christmas draws closer, here are some wonderful examples of Christmas cards, all printed on our lovely Shiro Echo, Bright White 300gsm,  which is 100% recycled and has FSC Mix accreditation.

The cards are from a range called "Call of the Wild" by London based card publisher Roger La Borde. They are 4pp cards printed offset litho in four colours and the cards are either laser cut or embellished with hot foil blocking.

 

The below lasercut cards are illustrated by Antoana Oreski

The below card is illustrated by Jane Ray and is embellished with gold hot foil blocking in the illustration which works brilliantly well.

...credits on the reverse of the card showing the FSC logo.

The cards are published by Roger la Borde.

The cards are printed offset litho by Lion House Press who are in West London and the foiling is by Graphite Creative who are based in St Albans. The lasercutting is by Trilogy Lasercraft.

http://www.rogerlaborde.com/

Posted by Justin Hobson 06.12.2016