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Some projects call out for solutions that are just a bit out of the ordinary. Let’s say you’re producing a small, 12-page booklet that will be packaged with an expensive bottle of liquor. Determining the proper binding method has become a sticking point. The desired size of the booklet is too small for saddle stitching (which has a minimum size of 2.5" x 3.5”), and too thin for perfect binding. A solution that can handle these requirements is paste binding, which can be performed in a single pass through one machine.
Pasted booklets up to 12 pages can be trimmed in-line during folding, creating an efficient workflow. Popular pasted booklet applications include hang tags (on bottles and other packaging); coupon, product information and instruction booklets; children’s books and more.
Planning and Production Tips
Leave ample gluing margins – Like any other binding method, be sure to keep copy away from the binding edge so it isn’t obscured. Leave at least a 3/8” margin between the backbone and the copy.
Let us help with layouts – Pasted booklets require a little extra planning in order for production to go smoothly. While 8- and 12-page booklet layouts pose few problems, tricky 6- and 16-page layouts require plenty of experience to engineer properly. Let us help you plan your pasted booklets early in the design phase to minimize production problems.
The Rickard Bindery Advantage
At Rickard Bindery, we can produce pasted booklets on more than 20 of our folders. We can handle quantities from 5,000 up to 2 million booklets and more. In addition, our folding capabilities mean that we can handle final sizes from 8.5” x 11” down to just 1 1/4” (backbone to face). Give us a call to see how we can put this great solution to work for you.
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