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# TheChocolateLife :: LIVE – Printing & Packaging 101
- URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-printing-packaging-101/
- Published: 2022-02-24T00:47:46.000Z
- Updated: 2022-03-02T01:56:36.000Z
- Description: Episode 19: Streaming live from 12:00pm EST Friday February 25th
- Author: TheChocolateWire
- Tags: Live Stream, The Wire

Designing and printing packaging for chocolate bars requires specialized knowledge in many areas.

My guest for this session is Marc Laucks of True Leaf, a printing and business services provider, and is aimed at makers who do not have much, if any, experience in graphic design or knowledge of printing practices. The focus will be on developing prototype packaging before a commitment to large print runs makes sense.

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Get your copy and support TheChocolateLife!

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Intro videos to watch before the live stream

![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2022/02/3_Madecasse_Prototype_die_July_15-_2019__MG_1328.jpg)

A True Leaf prototyping project for Beyond Good (formerly Madecasse) showing the finished box, and the die.

## Live Stream Links

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[TheChocolateWire channel on YouTube](https://youtu.be/YXv2lgouYX8?ref=thechocolatelife.com)  
[TheChocolateLife on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheChocolateLife/posts/10160422773022518)  
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fdesigning-and-printing-packaging-for-chocolate-activity-6902412597757640704-UDyt?ref=thechocolatelife.com)

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Want to participate? *Ask questions and post comments *during* the live stream* or afterwards in the post comments! There is no need to download any special new software – just use the YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn app or go to the page in a browser.

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