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What are varnishes?

Corey Thompson
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May 8, 2025 1 view

Varnishes are liquid coatings that are printed onto the surface of any print job. Some examples of varnishes include: UV—UV-cured varnish, very high gloss Water based —Protects the printed surface from slight moisture, less durable than UV varnish Matte —Dull varnish, can be written on Spot—Only part of the label is varnished

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