Spot Varnish

Spot Varnish

This is the process that adds a special effect to a printed piece by applying a varnish to specific areas. The effect of this process leaves a shiney surface onto the desired area, this then making it easier to read when held at a certain angle to the light. 

The varnish itself is a liquid coating and can be chosen to give several effects such as, gloss, matte and satin. 

varnishing othwerwise known as coating or sealing is most frequently and succesfully applied to coated papers.  

Varnishes available; 

Gloss Varnish

this is often used to improve photographs as they reflect light thus making the colours seem richer and more vivid. Often used in promotional print work. 

Matte Varnishing 

This gives the printed surface a non-glossy smooth look. This is often used to soften an image, it scatters the light and reduces any glare. 

Silk/Satin Varnishing 

This is the middle ground between gloss and matte varnishing, making not as glossy as a full gloss but not as subtle as a matt.

UV Varnishing 

This coating achieves a very striking type of coating onto the desired material.  The varnish acquired through this process gives a noticeably richer and more luxurious. This can also either be applied as a spot varnish or an all over coating.