{ why graphic finishing }
:: Introduction
:: How Does the Process Work?
:: Myths of Graphic Finishing
:: Graphic Finishing Tips
:: How Does the Process Work?
:: Myths of Graphic Finishing
:: Graphic Finishing Tips
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graphic finishing tips
Foil Stamping
- Do not stamp on UV coating
- Inks and coatings must be free of waxes, Teflon and silicone
- Do not reverse out ink and coating where foil is to be placed
Embossing
- Embossing should not be done within one inch of the sheet edge
- Small characters/lines do not show up well
- In some cases, foil stamping and embossing can be done in the same press pass
Diecutting
- All layouts should be furnished as full sheet film positives
- There should be at least one inch from gripper edge to first rule
- Different types of rules should be identified such as cut, perforation, score, etc.
UV Coating
- Available as overall or spot coverage, in gloss or matte
- Inks and coatings should be dry and free of wax, Teflon and silicone
- Soy and metallic inks must be tested before running a project
- Small characters and type do not show up well
- No screens or halftones should be used with UV film
Film Lamination
- Available in one- or two-sided coverage, in gloss or matte
- There should be no ink or coating within a half inch of the edge of the sheet
- Inks and coatings should be free of wax, Teflon and silicone
Remoistenable glue stripping
- There should be no ink or coating where glue is applied
- Strip cannot go over a tab or seam
Consecutive numbering
- We provide roman 1/4, Gothic 1/8, 3/16
- Guaranteed or non guaranteed to 6 digits
Scratch-off Foil
- There should be no varnish in stamped area
- Screen image to 80 percent to prevent ink from showing through
Glow-In-The-Dark
- Inks and coatings should be dry and free of wax, Teflon and silicone
- Soy and metallic inks must be tested before running a project
- Small characters and type do not show up well
- Paper must be able to withstand extreme heat
Overprinting of Foil
- Need to specify if UV or conventional inks will be used & critical registration