Surface Finishes

• What is the purpose of applying varnish to card?

  Glossy finish
• Applying varnish to just part of a package, such as the logo on a box, is often done to make it more attractive
• Edge staining is a cost-effective way to convey quality in paper products.

  False
• What is hot foil blocking used for in printing?

  Applying metallic foil
• UV varnishing produces a high-gloss finish on card when exposed to UV
• UV coatings are highly suitable for marketing material to catch the eye of customers.
• What materials are commonly used for laminating paper products?

  PET or LDPE
• Laminating paper products provides practical advantages such as barrier protection
• Embossing creates a raised pattern on paper using a stamping process.
• On what types of products is embossing often used?

  Greetings cards or boxes
• Match the surface finish with its characteristic:

  Varnish ↔️ Glossy finish

  Hot foil blocking ↔️ Metallic foil

  Embossing ↔️ Raised pattern

  Lamination ↔️ Barrier protection