Product Range Distribution: Production

My publication was printed on 200gsm Olin Regular paper, I chose this paper as I wanted a sturdy and fairly heavy weight of paper to bulk out the publication and make it substantial and professional. The pages were printed on A5 size and I chose to perfect bind them together.

I chopped down the pages in a stack using the laser-assisted cutting machine in the traditional print room so that the edges would be smooth and clean. I then sandwiched these pages together and clamped them within a plate clamp. Then after applying a thin layer of PVA glue to the spine of the pages, I glued scrim to bind the pages together. Thin layers of glue would then be applied to the spine to cement the bind. The cover was printed on 300gsm digital iSilk paper as the paper is thick, perfect for a cover and finish is silky, which gives the publication a professional finish. I also chose to perfect bind the book as there would be no visible thread, again providing a clean appearance.