Given that projects are typically conceptualized within the confines of a two-dimensional screen, it's a common occurrence to encounter excessively tight margins between the cut and graphical components that are destined for the printed panel. When working on projects involving multiple folds, it's advisable to fashion a mock-up using a printed laser output. To facilitate the establishment of margins, we've crafted a manual outlining the most prevalent folding techniques.

Understanding the allocation of space required for panels that fold within other panels is pivotal. Generally, each panel folded inside another will yield a reduction of 1/16th of an inch, facilitating a crisp and seamless fold. As the number of folds increases in a printed piece, the available space on each panel for your printed content diminishes. Typically, a margin or gutter of 1/8th of an inch is recommended from the panel or fold's edge to your printed artwork, unless the artwork extends to the edge (bleed).