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DD_Invitations.sTitle = "Daily Diversion: All about invitations";
DD_Invitations.appDeck = "All about invitationsEngraving or embossing? Glassine or velium? If you think designing a perfect wedding invitation is a snap, think again. Before getting started, get familiar with some basic invitation terms."; DD_Invitations.appFooter = "Source: TheKnot.com"; DD_Invitations.appNavStyle = 3; DD_Invitations.nLinkCols = 1; DD_Invitations.appLayout = 1; DD_Invitations.copyHeight = 313; DD_Invitations.copyMargin = 9; DD_Invitations.aColWidths = new Array(134,470); DD_Invitations.sDeckStyle = "font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;"; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Blind-embossing","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A printing process that employs a die (see below) to yield colorless letters and images with a raised \"relief\" surface."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Calligraphy","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The perfected art of handwriting/penmanship. Often associated with fancy, curlicue script, calligraphy is now comprised of several genres and styles. For more information on calligraphy, click here."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Corrugated","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Term describing the appearance of paper with thick wrinkles, ridges and grooves."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Cotton fiber","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Type of paper made from 100 percent cotton. Arguably the most traditional and elegant option for wedding invitations."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Deckle edge","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The irregular, feathered, \"torn\" edge of handmade paper."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Die","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "An etched metal plate used to create engraved or embossed images and type. Die-cutting: The process of cutting various paper shapes, particularly with envelopes."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Embossing","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A printing technique that forms letters and images with a raised \"relief\" surface, imparting added dimension to the invitation design. Usually used for large initials or borders."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Engraving","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The most formal of printing methods, through which the letters appear slightly raised. A \"bruise\" typically forms on the back of the paper from the pressure."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Engraving plate","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "An etched steel die used to create engraved type or images."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Flourishes","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The ornate calligraphic details that frequent ultra-formal invitations."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Glassine","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A very thin, waxy paper. Thinner than vellum (see below), its surface is slick and shiny, whereas vellum is more translucent. Glassine is best suited for envelope use, while vellum is sturdy enough to be printed on directly for invitation use."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Handmade papers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Made from natural organic materials including cotton, rag, hemp, and plant fibers, uneven or \"rough\" in texture."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Hands","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The various (calligraphic) script and lettering styles a talented calligrapher can create."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Industrial papers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = " Made from chipboard or newsprint, often from recycled fibers, industrial papers have a rugged, hip look about them. Corrugated cardboard and brown kraft paper (think brown grocery bags) are examples."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Initial cap","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A term for the exaggerated, oversized first letter of a word you'll sometimes see in lavish calligraphy or a decorative typeface."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Jacquard","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Screen-printed paper that creates an illusion of layering; for example, paper that looks like it's overlaid with a swatch of lace."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Laid","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Paper that's similar to Vellum (see below), with a rougher, bumpy finish."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Letterpress","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A beautiful printing alternative to engraving (but more expensive). The labor-intensive method dates back to the fifteenth century and involves inking an image to produce an impression: the impression is transferred by placing paper against the image and manually applying pressure. The images and typeface appear precise -- individually \"stamped into\" the paper -- and very rich in color. Letterpress is great if you're using unusual paper, motifs, typeface or want to play around with pigments. Comparatively, engraving and thermography restrict the possibilities."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Linen Finish","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A paper type with a surface that's more grainy than pure cotton stocks. Another elegant, classic choice for wedding invitations."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Marbled Paper","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Decorative paper marked by swirling, abstract patterns that resemble the surface of marble."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Matte","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Paper with an opaque, non-reflective finish."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Mylar","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Foil-like paper, non-crinkling with a shiny, mirror-like finish. It's best for envelopes, and not appropriate for the invitation (ink doesn't take to it well)."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Offset printing","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The \"flat\" printing used on everyday fliers, letterhead, stickers, and more. It's a nice choice if you want to save lots of cash, use highly textured paper, or several different colors of ink (with engraving and embossing, you're usually limited to just one)."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Parchment","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Cloudy, translucent paper that creates an airy, dreamy effect."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Point size","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Unit of measure indicating the size of an individual letter or character."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Rice paper","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A thin, soft paper, that is actually not made from rice. It's non-traditional, but beautiful and elegant. It can only accept the letterpress printing mode; cream and ivory are the most common colors used in the design of rice paper wedding invitations."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Stock","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Refers to the paper component of a project. The term is used to describe the thickness and heaviness of paper. Hardy card stock is ideal for formal wedding invitations. They'll often come accompanied by a square of tissue or parchment (delicate stocks) for elegant contrast."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Thermography","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Probably the most popular print method (it's less expensive than engraving.) A heat-based process fuses ink and resinous powder to create raised lettering. It's virtually indistinguishable from engraving work. The subtle differences: thermographed text is slightly shiny and the back of the invitation remains smooth (no impression)."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Typeface","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The style/appearance of a letter or numeral. With the arrival of desktop publishing, the term is more or less synonymous with the word \"font.\""; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Variegated","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "A term you might hear used to describe the look of certain paper or ribbon, meaning that it bears discreet hints of different colors."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Vellum","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "Paper made from a cotton blend, with a translucent, frosted appearance, and a smooth finish."; DD_Invitations[i++] = new Array("","Watermark","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); DD_Invitations[i-1].body = "The translucent emblem or \"beauty mark\" buried in fine paper that becomes visible when the paper is held up to light. A watermark denotes superb quality, signifying the exclusivity of the paper company or boutique."; // END editorial data