How To Identify Finishing Types

BLIND EMBOSSING

A type of embossing where no ink is used. The design or text is only visible as

a raised area on the paper.

DEBOSS

Image pressed into paper so it lies below the surface.

DIE-CUTTING

Process of using sharp metal rules (die-cut mould) on a wooden block to

cut out specialised shapes such as pocket folders or unusual shaped flyers etc.

LAMINATING

Apply a layer of OPP fi lm over the cover or printed sheet with heat or glue to

protect against damages. Different types of lamination available: Gloss, matt

& velvet lamination.

SPOT UV

Apply varnish on selected / identifi ed spot and let it pass through UV light to dry.

This is to highlight or enhance certain features.

HOT-FOIL STAMPING

A printing technique using very thin aluminium foil in a variety of metallic colours, such

as gold, silver, red and blue. The metallic foil is released from carrier base onto a substrate by the application of heat and pressure from a metal printing plate that bears the image to be hot-foiled. Foil is charged by area covered.

VARNISHING

To apply a clean liquid-oil, synthetic, spirit, cellulose or water varnish to printed matter to enhance its appearance or increase its durability.