2.9 Finishing - Paper & Board

Question 1

What is the process of varnishing?

Answer 1

• Fine varnish can be sprayed onto the surface of card
• When dry this gives a gloss finish and helps protect the printing underneath
• The printing and colour work must be completed before this process takes place
• Folding a package takes place after the varnish has been applied

Question 2

What are the two types of varnish?

Answer 2

• oil-based
• water-based

Question 3

What is laminating?

Answer 3

Laminating produces a high gloss finish on card and provides good protection against damage as it’s normally waterproof

Question 4

What is a con of using laminating?

Answer 4

It’s much more expensive than varnishing

Question 5

What is a pro for laminating?

Answer 5

Gives more protection to the card than varnishing

Question 6

What is the laminating process?

Answer 6

1. The printed card is placed inside a plastic film/sleeve
2. It’s then placed in the tray of a laminating machine which pulls the card and film through its heater and rollers
3. The heater warms the film almost to melting point and the rollers press the film sleeve until it’s sealed
4. When the card reappears in the out tray, the finished item looks glossy and professional

Question 7

What is embossing?

Answer 7

Embossing involves raising areas of a card surface above level of the rest. The images stand out from the card as it has been produced by a stamp which presses the card to the correct shape.

Question 8

Is embossing expensive?

Answer 8

Yes, because the printing process gives the card a 3D effect

Question 9

What is the process of embossing?

Answer 9

1. The embossing tool is aligned with the printed shape and the mallet is then used to strongly tap the embossing tool
2. The card rests upon a rubber base to absorb impact from the mallet