Print Finishes Flashcards
What does embossing do?
Raises or indents selected areas of a design eg. lettering or a pattern. An example of embossing is braille.
What is hot-foil blocking?
When you emboss an image onto foil.
What does holographic printing do?
Produces a pattern that, although flat, appears to have three dimensions.
What is used to achieve this holographic printing effect?
Layers of metallic foil
What is microencapsulation?
A process by which microcapsules are formed?
What in an example of microencapsulation?
Scratch and sniff stickers.
How does microencapsulation work?
When the microcapsules burst, tiny particles are released. Eg. scratch and sniff stickers release a scent when scratched.
What is UV-varnishing and what is it used for?
UV varnishing is a high-gloss varnish (a clear liquid) that is applied over the top of a printed area to produce a glossy finish.
What is spot varnishing and what does it do?
Spot varnishing is when varnish is applied to specific areas of a design. This aims to highlight certain features of a design.
How does lamination work?
Lamination uses heat to apply a layer of protective, transparent film to the surface of printed images. This process is often used on book covers.
Why is print-finishing used?
For aesthetics - making the product look better
For protection - protecting the surface from wear and tear.
