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Free InDesign Business Card Template
Tutorial Videos
Wire-o/Wire Binding
Wire-o binding allows customers to punch holes and add a looped-wire to enclose the pages.
Perfect Binding
Perfect binding allows customers to bind the pages of a book with thermal activated glue.
Vinyl Preparation
In this video, we will cover weeding and taping in two parts by showing you how to weed your vinyl decal and prepare for the manual taping process.
Vinyl Installation: Dry Application Method
In this video, we will cover basic vinyl installation using the dry application method for drywall and other surfaces.
Vinyl Installation: Wet Application Method
In this video, we will cover basic vinyl installation using the wet application method for windows, glass, and various weather conditions.
Risograph Printing
Falling somewhere between photocopying and screen printing, the process of risograph printing (or riso) is a simple and economical way for artists and designers to self-publish.
Off-Campus Resources
Local Printers
Keith Fabry
Located just south of the James, this printer is capable of printing signage and banners on multiple medias and additionally runs large format and small format printing.
Uptown Color
Digital color printer located on Main Street near campus that regularly works with VCU’s students, faculty, and staff to produce quality products.
Wythken Printing
Digital full-service printer located in the Carver neighborhood; regularly works directly with VCU’s students, faculty, and staff.
Worth Higgins
Specializes in offset printing and large volume runs.
Zooom Printing
Local Printing in Richmond Virginia, Zooom Printing specializes in full color digital printing using HP Indigo and offset printing.
Bizport
Digital and offset printing, signage, mailing, and imaging.
Paper Merchants
French Paper Co.
Small, independent paper mill based in Michigan
Lindenmeyr Munroe
Fine paper merchant and distributor with a location in the near west end of Richmond
Paper Source
A chain store for decorative papers and crafting, they have an easy-to-access location in Carytown
Benj Franklin Printing Co.
A full service printer that works with VCU to provide its students quality papers for screen printing, letterpress, and other printing purposes
Grimco, Inc
A supplier and distributor for ORACAL Vinyl with a location in Ashland, VA
Fellers
Another supplier and distributor of ORACAL Vinyl
Online Printers
Blurb
Ideal for self-publishing graphic and photo books.
Moo
Ideal for business paraphernalia such as business cards and flyers (can do gold foil on small runs easily!)
Newspaper Club
Ideal for creating and printing your own newspaper.
Photo Merchants and Services
Phototech Labs
Local photographic service provider that has film processing facilities located in downtown Richmond
Richmond Camera
Offers photofinishing and photography retail
Richmond Pro Lab
Offers photographic services and photofinishing