Bernie Hucul, Author at Hucul Printing Ltd.

How to Prank an Apprentice Printer

November 26, 2014

“Have you ever seen Type Lice?” Well, back in the day of hot metal printing, these legendary little critters were know to hide out in the dark corners of the print composing room. In order to make up a page for printing, long galleys (trays) of news stories which were cast into lead strips had to be placed into a chase (steel frame), combined with the headlines of handset or lead cast headlines, including the adverting materials; then the whole…

Make money with Raffle Tickets

November 19, 2014

Bernie Hucul

Printing Business

If your club or organization is considering a Raffle to raise money for your cause, Hucul Printing can print the tickets for you. In preparation, there are several steps before the actual printing process which are necessary. You need to apply for a Licence from the BC Government Gaming and Licensing Branch. Go to https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/licences/ Licences for raffles are Categorized as Class A, B, C or D, depending on the gross revenue which will be realized. Once you have received your…

The Down Low on Digital Print

September 17, 2014

Bernie Hucul

Printing Business, Technology

Not all print methods are the same. Digital printing refers to methods of printing from a digital-based image directly to a variety of media. It usually refers to professional printing where small-run print jobs from desktop publishing and other digital sources are printed using high-volume laser or inkjet printers and/or large format inkjet printers. Digital printing has a higher cost per page than more traditional offset printing methods. Called print for pay, the suppliers of these devices earn their money from click…

So What are Your Binding Options?

August 20, 2014

Bernie Hucul

FAQ, Printing Business

What kinds of bindings are suitable for your project? Here is a run-down of the various types of bindings used for multiple page documents, booklet or books, which are common to the printing industry: 1. Saddle Stitching (Stapled Binding) Booklets, magazines, catalogues and calendars can be bound with stapled bindings. A heavy duty stitching machine creates wire staples (from a large spool of wire) to hold the pages together. The machine drives the wire through the backbone fold of the piece…

Messages from the Past, Hucul Printing’s Rich History

June 11, 2014

Bernie Hucul

History, Inspiration, Printing Business, Technology

Back in the Day . . . Before Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type back in the 1400s, the handwritten manuscript was the method of recording and communicating information of the day. Gutenberg came up with a process for mass-producing movable type which included a type metal alloy and a hand mould for casting type. He also was the first to use oil-based ink and he invented a wooden screw-type printing press. Gutenberg’s inventions were regarded as the introduction to the…

Which size of Canvas Print should I order?

April 30, 2014

Bernie Hucul

FAQ, Printing Business, Tips and Tricks

Where will the Canvas be Hung? Deciding on the size of a canvas mounted print for your home, or office, may be a little challenging, but we are here to help you! Knowing where your canvas print will be displayed … whether it will end up at your business, or at your home, or someone else’s home or establishment… will help determine the sizing. Is the print meant to advertize a business or company brand? Is it intended for decoration and personal enjoyment for…