If you can still get them, a great resource for beginners in print design and production is the "This Is Ed" collection from Stora Enzo.
http://www.storaenso.com/CDAvgn/main/0,,1_EN-2023-2033-,00.html
(Ed#1 - Ed#9)
The series covers a lot of ground including how to use and what to expect with metallic inks, various varnishes, embossing & foil stamping as well as all the things to check before sending your file to the press press department.
+I am not affiliated with or gain anything from stora enzo by mentioning this, I just think this series is a good education source of information.+
http://www.storaenso.com/CDAvgn/main/0,,1_EN-2023-2033-,00.html
(Ed#1 - Ed#9)
The series covers a lot of ground including how to use and what to expect with metallic inks, various varnishes, embossing & foil stamping as well as all the things to check before sending your file to the press press department.
+I am not affiliated with or gain anything from stora enzo by mentioning this, I just think this series is a good education source of information.+