p1-paper and board finishes

Question 1

lamination via encapsulation

Answer 1

-desktop laminator and the sheet of paper is encapsulated by a polymer pouch or film roll

Question 1

lamination via surface coating

Answer 1

-liquid lamination or film lamination

Question 2

embossing

Answer 2

-raised design on the surface of the paper or card to give a visual and tactile effect

Question 3

debossing

Answer 3

-produces an imprinted depression that sits below the surface of the paper or card

Question 4

varnishing

Answer 4

-clear, non-pigmented ink used on pre-coated papers and boards to enhance its colour

Question 5

UV varnishing

Answer 5

-provides a smooth finish, high gloss or matt, abrasion and chemical resistant

-applied to a sheet via a set of rollers, then passed under UV light to cure

Question 6

Spot varnishing

Answer 6

-applied in specific areas or spots rather than to the whole surface area

Question 7

foil blocking

Answer 7

-heat and pressure applied to a metallic paper to create areas of depth and texture to add aesthetic impact