{"id":2493,"date":"2021-03-31T14:25:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=2493"},"modified":"2025-03-26T20:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T20:18:10","slug":"lets-talk-patterns-and-custom-print","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/home-8\/lets-talk-patterns-and-custom-print\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s talk patterns and custom print!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3578 size-full\" title=\"Blind Embossing and Letterpress \" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Header-CL59514-1.jpg\" alt=\"A blind embossed elaborate design above letterpress printing in black and light blue. \" width=\"1100\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Header-CL59514-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Header-CL59514-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Header-CL59514-1-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Header-CL59514-1-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Patterns, patterns, patterns! We\u2019ve been scrolling through the libraries at <a href=\"https:\/\/patternbank.com\/\">patternbank.com<\/a> for a little inspiration as we enter into spring and summer. If you haven\u2019t visited <em>patternbank<\/em> before, we highly recommend it.<\/p>\n<p>As we browse the incredible selection, our brains start churning about different ways to incorporate rich patterns into stationery, and we wanted to give you a little window into our world of paper + patterns. We enlisted the help of our Creative Director, April, to give us some juicy details about what patterns look best with the various specialty print processes we offer, so you can create some truly inspired custom print stationery.<\/p>\n<h2>Custom Patterns in Specialty Print<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3575\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3575 size-full\" title=\"Digitally Printed Patterns\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-2.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of images showing the color and detail of digitally printed patterns.\" width=\"1100\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-2.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-2-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-2-1024x434.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-2-768x325.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cThe simplest way to show pattern and texture is through digital design. We offer state-of-the-art digital printing, which results in vibrant color and crisp details. You really can\u2019t go wrong with digitally printed patterns!\u201d &#8211; April, TOG.ink Creative Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3580\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3580 size-full\" title=\"Patterns in Thermography\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thermography_4-21rt-1.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of images showing patterns in thermography foil and how the texture adds to the pattern. \" width=\"1100\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thermography_4-21rt-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thermography_4-21rt-1-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thermography_4-21rt-1-1024x441.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thermography_4-21rt-1-768x331.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cWhen you want a sense of dimension and movement, thermography is wonderful! The raised feel is luxurious but thermo is very affordable. The best use is without screens to give the full tactile effect.\u201d &#8211; April, TOG.ink Creative Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3579\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3579 size-full\" title=\"Patterns in Letterpress\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Letterpress_4-21rt-1.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of images showing patterns in letterpress printing and how the texture and detail is especially beautiful. \" width=\"1100\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Letterpress_4-21rt-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Letterpress_4-21rt-1-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Letterpress_4-21rt-1-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Letterpress_4-21rt-1-768x330.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Letterpress combines soft, fluffy paper with a heavily pressed design and\/or wording. The pillowy, textural quality ALWAYS leaves a lasting impression, which is why this is one of my favorite ways to create a captivating pattern on paper.\u201d &#8211; April, TOG.ink Creative Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3577\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3577 size-full\" title=\"Patterns in Foil\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Foil_4-21rt-1.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of images showing patterns in foil stamping and how beautifully they shine in all foil colors. \" width=\"1100\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Foil_4-21rt-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Foil_4-21rt-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Foil_4-21rt-1-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Foil_4-21rt-1-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cPatterns are illuminated with the shine of real foil. Foil also adds texture to the design and glamour to any printed piece, but I like to think it adds an elevated sense of intrigue to patterns in particular.\u201d &#8211; April, TOG.ink Creative Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3576\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3576 size-full\" title=\"Patterns in digital and foil\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-3.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of images showing digital design accented with foil stamped patterns. \" width=\"1100\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-3.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-3-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-3-1024x438.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Digital_4-21rt-3-768x329.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cHere at TOG.ink, you can pair digital printing with any specialty print process we offer. Using the various combinations adds layers of dimension and texture to any pattern and looks absolutely stunning on custom print pieces.\u201d &#8211; April, TOG.ink Creative Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A huge thank you to April! We always appreciate her expertise and are so happy to share it with all of you. We hope it has helped inspire your next custom print creation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patterns, patterns, patterns! We\u2019ve been scrolling through the libraries at patternbank.com for a little inspiration as we enter into spring and summer. If you haven\u2019t visited patternbank before, we highly recommend it. 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