Paper and Board Finishes Flashcards
1
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Name 2 Ways That Print Finishes Can Help a Product?
A
- It Can Help It Look Top-Quality.
- It Helps The Product Not Get Damaged.
2
Q
Name 6 Techniques You Can Make a Product Look Fancy?
A
- Laminating
- Print Finishes
- Embossing
- Foil Application
- Varnishing
- UV Varnishing
3
Q
Describe What Is Laminating And Give a Example?
A
- Laminating Is Where You Sandwich a Document In Between 2 Layer Of Plastics.
- For Example Business Cards,Menus
4
Q
Describe What The Laminating Machine Does?
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- The Laminating Machine Heats The Plastic Together and Sles It Together.
5
Q
What Are The Pros Of Laminating?
A
- It Gives a Shiny or a Matt Finish.
- Its Quick and Effective.
6
Q
Describe What Is Embossing And Give a Example?
A
- Embossing Means Pushing a Shaped Die Into The Back Of The Material To Leave a Slight Raised Impression On Its Surface.
- For Example In The Title Of a Book Or Logo
7
Q
Describe What The Industrial embossing Machine Does?
A
- The Machine Uses a Rolling Die To Emross The Same Pattern Onto Large Amounts Of Paper and Card.
8
Q
What Are The Pros Of Embossing?
A
- Its Expensive But It Adds Texture and Can Suggest Quality
9
Q
Describe What Is Foil Application And Give a Example?
A
- Foil Application Or Foil Blocking Means Using Heat and Pressure To Print Metal Foil Onto Certain Area Of a Product.
- For Example It Can Be Used In Greeting Cards,Book Titles,and Wrapping Paper
10
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Describe What Is Varnishing And Give a Example?
A
- Varnishing Is Used To Make Things Look Smooth and Glossy Or Matt.
- For Example Playing Cards.
11
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How Is Varnishing Applied?
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- Varnishing Is Sometimes Applied To One Side Of The Paper.
12
Q
Describe What Is UV Varnishing And Give a Example?
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- In UV Varnishing a Varnish Is Applied To The Surface of The Paper . The Varnish Is Then Curved Under UV Light This Makes It Feel Dry To Touch.
13
Q
What Is a Pro For UV Varnishing?
A
- a Glossy,Shny Finished Or a Matt Finished Is Applied.
- It Can Protect Paper,Bussiness Cards,and Magazine Covers.
