Effects and Varnish Printing
Metallic Effect Printing
Metallic inks give logos and patterns a reflective appearance. We assess the sheen on a sample prepared with the actual background and final coating. Printing on metallised surfaces and foil printing offer other finishes with different results.
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Applications
- Package logos
- Cover patterns
- Label highlights
- Minimum order quantity
- 500 pieces
- Surface for metallic printing
- Measure the reflective strip on the finished product. Narrow lettering and broad colour areas reflect light differently. Choose colours from printed samples of a size similar to the artwork.
- Method and appearance
- Metallic inks, metallised materials and foil are different processes. Printed samples show their different reflections and finishes.
- Metallic colour area
- Plan metallic areas with the colours printed over them. Varnish, lamination and other finishing affect the final appearance.
Related printing services: Screen Printing
Before printing
- Screen preview and reflection
- Grey or yellow on a screen cannot show metallic reflection. Approve colour and sheen using an actual print on the intended substrate.
- Effect of the top coating
- Varnish and lamination can change the metallic effect. Specify finishing order in advance and check fine text and code contrast on a finished sample.
Related products
All Products
Foil Printing
Foil transferred onto logos, names or patterns to highlight selected areas of boxes, cards and invitations.
Pearlescent Varnish
Pearlescent varnish producing a soft, light-dependent reflection that works with the background colour on covers, labels and packaging.
Glitter Varnish
Glitter varnish adding points of sparkle to selected areas of invitations, packaging and promotional prints.
Metallised Stickers
Labels combining printed logos and packaging details with a metallic reflection on film rather than metal sheet.