Covers

Original Illustrator Files 










The covers for my book and cards. I intended to capture the shine instead I am just documenting how much dust has already accumulated on them.


I thought I would take stock (subtle graphic design pun there) of the situation and update my blog which has been a bit inactive of late. Below a several posts documenting the last week of designing and photographing for my book and cards. This is my first post where I can actually show you something physically made which is really satisfying.

I took the covers for my cards and book to the spot varnishers today. I had originally intended to foil block them but it was going to require 50 overs which I simply couldn't afford. I am so glad I decided to go for a spot varnish instead. I am really happy with the way they have come out as it is quite unusual to have SO much varnish and I love the acidic yellow print. I had intended to do it on a thick matte stock but when I got there they only had 100 gsm silk available. However they used some ingenious system to thicken the paper (they essentially made a giant sticker) to make it 200 gsm which is exactly what I wanted.

Due to their fear that the giant sticker wouldn't work I was allowed to participate in the process in order to take a share of the blame when it went wrong, which luckily it didn't.

I would definitely recommend using these guys if you need any spot varnishing done in the future, they are extremely helpful, friendly and put up with your sleep deprived ramblings.