8.5 x 11 brochures are one of the most versatile materials that you can create. There are a lot of ways that you can create your 8.5 x 11 brochures and there are a many options that you can choose in order to personalize them. Also, the distribution and usage of 8.5 x 11 brochures are also plenty. Here are some ideas:
• You can distribute them on busy streets and parks
• You can give them out personally
• You can leave them on brochure racks in banks and other crowded areas
• You can place them in trade shows as supplements or as stand alone materials
• You can use them as presentation materials or as guides
Some of the printing options that you can avail of when making your brochures are:
Paper Stocks
Here are some of the stocks that you can choose from for your brochures to be printed. You can opt for 100 lb. Gloss Text and 100 lb. Gloss Cover. These paper stocks have AQ coatings that are water resistant and will help your prints withstand color fading. This coating also gives your prints a soft shine that enhances the colors of your materials.
You can also choose to use 100 lb. Matte Text and 100 lb. Matte Cover for your brochures. The matte coating will provide a dull satin look on your materials that are refreshingly laid back and elegant.
Custom sizes are also available
If you think that the 8.5 x 11 size is not enough space for your design, do not fret. Many printers today can give you different options that you can use in custom size printing. For example, you can print your brochures from as small as 4.25 x 5.5 to as big as 18 x 26 with 0.25 augmentations.
There are plenty of folds that you can choose from
Standard folds like Tri-fold, Bi-fold, and Z-fold are standards in printing companies. However, other folds like Gate fold, Accordion fold or other custom folds that you can think of are services that you need to consult first and make sure if your printing company is offering such folding services. It is better to contact your printing company first and discuss with them the different options that they offer.
Colors are also important
Full color printing can be done easily but you need to have options on how you can use them. You should have the option for single color printing, two color printing and pantone color printing. The printing company that you have should also allow you to print and use colors exactly how you want them. You can print your brochures in full color front-blank back (4:0), full color front-black back (4:1) or full color on both sides (4:4).
You can also get free stuff
Most companies offer value added services that compliments their brochure printing services. These services range from free project reviews and free proofs of your prints. These value added services will help you improve your prints and get the most out of them.
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