Now, let’s unravel some of the important print finishing techniques so that you can make more effective and eye-catching printed materials which will accelerate the growth of your business by attracting more customers.
1. Cutting and Creasing:
Sometimes, printed materials need to be cut and creased after printing so that they can be folded easily. A die cutter is the most common cutting machine that is used to cut printed materials. The die supports the material that is being cut and has a hole into which a punch (made of cutting blades) fits properly. The work which needs to be cut is fitted into the machine and the punch lowered down to cut. The same technique with blunt blades is applied for creasing.
2. Lamination:
Lamination is the most common finish which has got huge appreciation due to its professional look and high-quality. Lamination adds a protective coating layer to the printed surface and also improves sturdiness and water resistance. Lamination can be either glossy or matte, but it improves the tactile feel of the printed surface. A high gloss lamination improves the sharpness and appearance of the printed materials. Though matte laminated prints are quite subdued, still, they add an elegant and luxurious finish to the printed surface. Lamination is used when you need sturdiness of your products. That’s why lamination is ideal for business cards and soft covered books.
3. Varnishing:
Though varnishes are associated with wood, still, they are used for papers. Varnishes can be either matte or glossy depending on your requirements. Varnishes are ideal for magazine covers, magazine pages, brochures, etc. Let’s take a look at different types of varnishing.