Printing technique - Silk-screen printing Illustrated Guide
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A holdover of moments that matter."
FAQs
Advantages
- Exceptional ink coverage and color density.
- Ideal for vibrant solid colors.
- Can print on many materials and irregular surfaces.
Suitable for special effects such as:
- High-build varnish
- Spot UV
- Glitter inks
- Metallic inks
- Scratch-off coatings
- Tactile and textured finishes
Limitations
- Slower than offset printing for large, multi-color jobs.
- Each color requires a separate screen.
- Fine details and very small text can be challenging.
- Higher setup costs for short runs.
Silk-screen printing is commonly used for?
Silk-screen printing is commonly used for:
- Premium cosmetic packaging
- Luxury spirits and wine labels
- Perfume boxes
- Specialty food packaging
- Rigid boxes
- Promotional packaging with tactile effects
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For luxury packaging, screen printing is often used after offset printing to add premium embellishments such as raised varnish, tactile coatings, metallic effects, or highly opaque whites on dark substrates. This combination delivers both high-resolution graphics and distinctive surface effects.