Varnishing Foil Blocking Snd Laminatinf

Question 1

What is a print finish

Answer 1

A special effect added to a printed image

Question 2

Name 5 print finishes

Answer 2

Varnishing/spotvarnishing
Foil blocking
Laminating
Embossing
Die cutting

Question 3

What are print finishes applied

Answer 3

To increase aesthetics and add protection

Question 4

What is varnishing and spot varnishing

Answer 4

Applying a varnish to a printed surface to make it shiny. Spot varnishing is the same thing but to only a specific area. Varnishes today can be instantly dried under uv light to give a smooth glossy finish

Question 5

What is foil blocking

Answer 5

A printing finishes that makes the paper look fancier . It involves stamping a pre glued piece of metal foil using heat and pressure. It is often used on expensive packaging and on cards

Question 6

What is laminating

Answer 6

Laminating is a print finish that makes it smooth and shiny and offered some extra protection making the product stronger and more water resistant. It involves applying a thin layer of plastic onto the surface using heat

Question 7

What is embossing

Answer 7

A print finish that raises and area of the material to give it a 3D effect. It worked by stamping the material with lots of pressure to make it 3D