Effects and Varnish Printing
Raised Varnish
Raised varnish lifts selected parts of a logo, line or pattern above the surface. Height and fine-detail definition are assessed on a printed sample. Embossing, which shapes the paper using a die, is a separate process.
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Applications
- Cover logo accents
- Invitation patterns
- Packaging motifs
- Minimum order quantity
- 500 pieces
- Raised lines and clearances
- Review the logo at finished product size. Specify the narrowest raised line and the gap to the next letter separately. A physical sample shows whether small internal spaces remain open.
- Difference from embossing
- Raised varnish adds a coating above the surface. Embossing shapes the paper or board with a die and is a separate process.
- Height and detail
- Varnish height changes the feel and edge profile. Fine lines and narrow gaps must suit the selected coating's behaviour.
Related printing services: Screen Printing
Before printing
- Raised varnish artwork
- Prepare raised areas on a separate mask layer. Clearly identify different intended heights, flat print and folds in the same layout.
- Physical texture selection
- Use a printed sample to show the required height and feel. Review fine gaps, surface contact and fold areas together before production.
Screen construction and the amount of transferred varnish help shape the raised effect, influencing its surface profile and edges.
Broad areas, lines and dotted patterns create different tactile effects. Pattern density and distribution work with varnish height to define the product's feel.
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