Printing varnish is a clear liquid applied to printed pieces for protection or glossiness, changing their sheen. Varnish can be applied using a roller, brush, sprayer or dip.
Varnish is a clear liquid applied to printed pieces for protection and glossiness, altering their sheen. Application methods for varnish include roller, brush, spray, or dip.
Varnish protects the ink from ultraviolet light, fingerprints, and environmental pollutants while adding gloss or matte finishes for improved print piece aesthetics.
Some varnishes are removable, while others are permanent; removable varnishes can be removed using water or alcohol, while permanent ones require solvents for removal.
Varnishes come in either water- or solvent-based formulations. While solvent-based varnishes tend to have lower VOC emissions than their water counterparts, water-based varnishes may be safer due to reduced toxicity levels and VOC emission rates.
Some popular uses for varnish include:
– Add gloss or matte finishes to printed pieces.
– Protecting ink from UV light, fingerprints, and environmental pollutants
– Change the Sheen of Paper
– Making printed pieces waterproof or resistant to smudging.
Varnish is a clear liquid applied to the surface of prints to protect them from damage and fade. You can apply it by hand or with a sprayer, and allow enough drying time before framing or mounting the piece. However, the varnish may still be added after this has happened, but this should be done as too much may stick to glass or matting and cause the print to stick to itself.
Varnish protects printed pieces from scratches, fingerprints, and other marks while giving them a glossy sheen.