| Description of invitation Terms Blind Embossing for wedding invitations Blind embossing is a printing method where an image is pressed into paper resulting in a raised design. The embossing is termed blind because the design is formed without ink or foil. (Debossing is an image stamped onto paper or a napkin without ink or foil; it appears indented.) Bright White wedding invitations This shade is the ultimate in white, very crisp, pure and bright! Card / wedding invitations Invitation cards do not fold, your wording is printed on the front. Deckle Edge wedding invitations An uneven, feathery edge on a piece of paper is called a deckle edge. This edge is most commonly found on parchment invitations; however, other papers may also have deckle edges and will be noted in descriptions. Die-Cutting of wedding invitations The process of using sharp metal rules to cut shapes and designs into paper. Die-cutting includes cutout shapes and sculpted edges. Double Envelopes for wedding invitations The traditional set of two envelopes is used with formal invitations and announcements. The outer envelope is addressed to the guest and may have your (the senders) address printed on the back flap. The inner envelope, with the invitation and enclosures is enclosed inside the outer envelope. The inner envelope carries only the guests names. The inner envelope is available with a coordinating liner; it is not gummed and is not sealed. Ecru wedding invitations This color is a warm creamy beige. Embossing of wedding invitations Embossing is like blind embossing above, only this type of printing uses ink or foil on the raised area to add drama and dimension. Foil Stamping for wedding invitations This effect is achieved when colored foil is hot-stamped onto paper (perhaps a Christmas card) or accessory items, such as napkins. Folder Invitation folders are folded once, either to create a top or side fold. Your wording is printed on the front. French-Fold wedding invitations A sheet of paper folded twice to create a four-paneled invitation is considered French-folded. This fold is most common with parchment invitations. wedding invitations and Layers This term indicates layers of paper tied or glued together. If the top layer is translucent and the lower is decorative paper, youll see a muted version of the lower layer through the translucent top. Liners for wedding invitations This term refers to the decorative paper used to line the inside of an inner envelope or a single envelope. Panel wedding invitations A panel is the center section of your invitation framed by a raised area of paper. It also refers to pages facing each other. For example, a tri-fold invitation when opened fully, has a left, middle and right panel. Parchment wedding invitations This translucent paper is made to look like original parchment. This distinctive paper adds a softening effect to any invitation. Pearlize of wedding invitations The process that applies a luminous pearl-like finish to part of an invitation, usually to an embossed design, is called pearlizing. Short-Fold wedding invitations A short-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded once, not exactly in half, forming an invitation with a short front panel and longer back panel. Thermography on wedding invitations , raised printing This type of printing is created by adding a resin powder to wet ink, which when heated, creates a raised surface. Tri-Fold wedding invitations A tri-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded twice to form a three-paneled invitation. Both outside panels are folded inward to cover the center panel. Vellum wedding invitations Vellum is a paper with a rich, smooth finish paper. White wedding invitations This shade is a soft white, like wedding gowns. It is a delicate hue. Z-Fold wedding invitations A z-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded twice in accordion fashion to form a three-paneled invitation. Home - About - Customer Service - Help Desk - Sitemap - Wording Help Copyright 1998 - 2011 www.sandstoneWeddingInvitations.com , Inc. All rights reserved. | Copyright 1998 - 2011 www.sandstoneWeddingInvitations.com , Inc. All rights reserved.