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Definition: 1) Surface characteristics or texture of paper is the finish. 2) Finish is the general term for trimming, folding, binding and other post-production processes of paper handling and printing.

Also Known As: Finish may be called 1) surface, texture 2) finishing

Related Resources:

Making the Grade
Choosing paper grades for your desktop publishing projects.

Finishing and Distribution
Add finishing touches such as diecuts, embossing or foil stamping. Bind your pages with rings, glue, tape.

Binding Decisions
When paper clips won't do, ring, comb, coil, wire, thermal, and stitched options. Bookbinding methods, and more.

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