possibilities of paper

Possibilities of Paper - Colorplan, Edition 2

Introducing: Possibilities of Paper - Colorplan, Edition 2, produced in collaboration with Imprimerie Du Marais (Paris, France).

View Edition 1 here.

The second edition in a series of three is in collaboration with French print and production house Imprimerie du Marais to showcase the vast potential of Colorplan through unique and unusual color combinations, paired with production techniques such as silk screen printing, hot foiling, and sculpted embossing. 

A natural evolution from Edition 1, Edition 2 steps back from the micro view of the butterfly to reveal more of the concept image. Edition 2 also showcases a selection of different print techniques and finishes to Edition 1.

Each card has a common design but is produced in different colors. The foil, silkscreen and emboss techniques are precisely registered together. The sculpted emboss is produced using a brass die under heavy pressure on the machine; a 3D preview was created before the die was produced to visualise the detail on screen before production.

The Possibilities of Paper - Colorplan

The Possibilities of Colorplan - Edition 1 of 3, in collaboration with Swiss Printer, Sonderegger.

Colorplan represents an exceptional achievement in paper making. Over the last 80 years Colorplan has been continually refined, perfected, and pushed the range to its limits. Every one of its 55 colors, optional embossings and 10 weights is made sustainably, in Great Britain. It can adapt to endless transformations, from boxes to business cards, paper bags to works of art.

Possibilities of Paper - Colorplan explores the subject of Butterflies. Butterflies conjure up images of sunshine, the warmth and color of flowery meadows, and summer gardens teaming with life. A perfect subject for creative expression on Colorplan.

Colorplan Hot Pink

Colorplan Hot Pink

Colorplan Purple

Colorplan Purple

Colorplan Citrine

Colorplan Citrine

With a staggered release, the 3 editions mimic the life cycle of a butterfly. Starting from a view of immense detail and abstraction, each one gains more context graphically until its fully fledged final form is revealed, culminating in a final unveiling of a beautiful butterfly.

To really showcase the vast potential of Colorplan, we wanted to explore numerous print techniques. These techniques, when applied to Colorplan create beautiful print pieces that you want to explore, hold, study and feel.

We have created unique and unusual color combinations, presenting an artful and expressive printed reinterpretation of the original butterfly imagery.

Print Production notes:

Outer case - Colorplan Racing Green 350gsm. Debossing of butterfly wing detail, with KURZ Laser foil.

Inner sleeve - Colorplan Mandarin 270gsm. Intricate raster lasercut on frontside of sleeve with embossed text.

Cards - Utilising Hot Pink, Citrine and Purple stock; showcasing 3 foil blocks; Holographic, Metallic Silver, and Metallic Gold. We have also overprinted ink on top of silver foil to create an unusual shimmering color in specific parts of the print.