Papers and Boards Finishes

• What is lamination via encapsulation 

  Sheet of paper encapsulated by a polymer pouch or film roll and heat sealed

  Polymer: mix of PET & EVA
• How is liquid lamination used

  Applied by roller or spray 

  Protect from moisture/dirt/UV light(colour fading)

  E.g menu cards, business cards
• How is film lamination used 

  Made with PP and an adhesive so it sticks to the paper

  Fed from a roller and pressure is applied 
• What is embossing


  Craeates a RAISED Design on the surface to give a visual and tactile effect

  E.g greeting cards, chocolate boxes, invitation cards
• What two materials could embossing dies be made from

  Stainless steel

  Brass
• What is a blind emboss


  An embossment with no ink or foil attatched
• What are the names of the 2 dies used in embossing 

  Male die and female die
• What is debossing


  Same as embossing however the imprinted depression sits below the surface 
• What is foil blocking

  The application of heat and pressure to a metallic paper(foil) to create areas of depth and texture. Add aesthetic to business cards, company logos
• What types of foils are available in foil blocking

  Matt, Gloss, Holographic, Clear
• What happens if the heat is too high during foil blocking

  The foil will bubble and peel
• What happens if the the heat is too low or pressure isn't held long enough during foil blocking  

  The foil will not adhere to the paper
• What is Varnishing


  Clear, non-pigmened ink used in precoated papers

  Enhance colour

  Offer some protection against dirt, fingerprintsand water

  Gloss, Matt, Satin are available
• Why is Varnishing only available for pre-coated papers

  They will not soak up the ink and swell or bleed colour
• What is UV Varnishing


  Providing a very smooth high quality finish, varnish applied to a set of rollers and sheet passed under UV light to cure
• What is spot varnishing

  Varnish applied in specific areas not the whole surface

  Varnishing/UV vanishing can take place afterwards