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Color and Ink in Commercial Printing Explained

Color and Ink in Commercial Printing Explained

How CMYK, spot color and ink work in commercial printing, with color management tips, so your 4OVER4 order comes out color-accurate.

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Company Business Cards Branding Guide

Company Business Cards Branding Guide

Company business cards done right: consistent branding across teams, stocks and bulk ordering. Order company business cards at 4OVER4 in 2026.

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Corrugated Board Explained

Corrugated Board Explained

What corrugated coroplast board is, flute direction, and why it lasts outdoors. Order corrugated plastic signs and yard signs at 4OVER4.

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What the Shredded Paper in Gifts Is Called and How to Use It

What the Shredded Paper in Gifts Is Called and How to Use It

The shredded paper in gift boxes is crinkle paper (excelsior); what it's made of and how to use it, plus custom tissue and packaging from 4OVER4.

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Custom Bags Buying and Design Guide

Custom Bags Buying and Design Guide

Choose the right custom bag for your brand. Compare tote, shopping, and gift bag styles, materials, and print methods, then order with logo at 4OVER4.

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Custom Button Pins: Sizes and Uses Guide

Custom Button Pins: Sizes and Uses Guide

The standard button pin size is 2.25 inches, 57 mm. The others are 1, 1.25, 1.5 and 3 inches. Which size fits merch, events and campaigns, with prices.

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Custom Candle Boxes That Protect and Sell Your Brand

Custom Candle Boxes That Protect and Sell Your Brand

Design custom candle boxes that protect and sell your candles: styles, sizing, kraft and rigid board, matching labels, and wholesale options with 4OVER4.

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Custom Car Decal & Sticker Size Chart

Custom Car Decal & Sticker Size Chart

Rear window car decals run 14 to 20 inches wide, door decals 12 to 24 and a bumper sticker is 11.5 by 3. The size chart by placement, then order.

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Custom Corrugated Boxes for Shipping and Retail

Custom Corrugated Boxes for Shipping and Retail

Choose the right custom corrugated boxes: flute types, board strengths, and printing options. Order custom shipping and retail mailer boxes from 4OVER4.

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Custom Cosmetic Packaging Guide

Custom Cosmetic Packaging Guide

Cosmetic overwrap packaging is clear film sealed around the retail box, over a set of box, label, seal, tape and insert. How to spec the set and print it.

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Custom Floor Stickers Guide

Custom Floor Stickers Guide

Custom floor stickers are slip-rated vinyl graphics under an anti-slip laminate. Pick the material by floor, size by viewing distance, and order from $34.

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Custom Gift Tags Design and Printing Guide

Custom Gift Tags Design and Printing Guide

Gift tag size: 2 by 3.5 inches is the standard, with 2 inch squares, 1.5 by 3 inch bottle tags and 2 to 3 inch circles. Chart in inches and mm, then print.

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