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Coatings play a main role in your design and quality as they are dually protective and enhance your book cover, album sleeve or packaging. Our Specialty UV varnish options will increase the number of consumer eyes on your project as...

, not to be confused with foil stamping, is a paper option that allows your entire cover to be made of foil. Foil stock comes in a silver base, and UV inks are used in the print process to...

A rounded and backed case binding gives your spine a classic rounded shape. This older style of bookbinding was used to accommodate hand-sewn signatures and build a shoulder and hinge for the boards of the cover. Modern rounded spines are...

What is boardless case binding? Boardless case binding is a little known binding option that’s unique and charming. This special cover option has the finish and construction of our case bound books without the rigid board inserted between the covers....

What are perforated pages? Are they right for your printed project? Perforated pages are a great option when you need a page to be easily removed. There are tons of potential reasons why you might include them in your project:...

What are rounded corners? Are they right for your PrintNinja project? Rounded corners are the unsung hero of specialty paper options. They can serve many purposes for your project. The shape reduces the wear and tear of corners since they...

Add some tactile pizazz to your book’s cover or interior pages with one of our textured paper finishes! Our standard texture options will help give your book a feel that’s one-of-a-kind. We highly recommend purchasing our Specialty Options Sample Pack...

There are many types of edge treatments that can be applied to your book. A popular choice is painting a solid color or applying gilt — a metallic color, typically gold or silver — on the paper’s edge. Edge coloring...

What are gilded edges? And are they right for your project? Edge gilding is the process of applying a metallic foil to the outer edges of your book. Typically gilt service is offered in gold or silver, but our expert...

Interested in an off-white paper look for your project? We can help. In addition to our normal white paper, we also offer uncoated paper stocks to give your book a unique, raw feel. We have a range of paper weights...

What are deckled edges? Are they right for your project with PrintNinja? Also referred to as feathered edges, deckled edges are rough and irregularly cut edges of a book’s interior paper. In the past, deckled edges were a product of...

In need of specialty paper options? We can help. Choosing the paper stock that will bring your story to life doesn’t have to stop at the standard. In addition to our standard paper types, we offer a multitude of specialty...

Need hole drilling for your custom printed project? We can help. We can drill custom holes for your documents so that they can easily be inserted into three-hole binders. This is a great option if you’re printing a looseleaf textbook...

This article will teach you about split binding and help you determine if it’s the right option for you. If you’re interested in printing two or more versions of your book you can save money by doing a split binding...

Learn more about our anti-scratch printing option and figure out if it’s right for your project. While many creators prefer the subtle look of a matte finish, one downside is that it tends to show marks more easily than a...