THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPOT UV & THERMOGRAPHY

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What is Spot UV ? 

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Spot UV is a glossy, transparent lamination that lies flat on the designated portions of your text or design. Spot UV is created by applying a glossy clear coating . We use a UV light to dry the Spot UV instantly.  There is no raised Spot UV. Continue reading because you could be looking for Raised Ink. Spot UV is able to be placed on both sides of the card.

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Thermography and Spot UV are both transparent material. They do not bring color into your design or text. However, we can print your colorful design/text with ink with Thermography or Spot UV placed over the colorful design/text. The transparency of both Spot UV and Thermography will allow the printed color to shine through.

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What is Thermography ( Raised Ink ) ?

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Thermography ( Raised Ink ) is a raised glossy transparent material which is placed over designated portions of text or design. Raised Ink can be clearly seen and felt. Raised Ink is created by placing powder on designated portions of the design and text. The card with the powder then passes through a heater which causes the Raised Ink to turn into a transparent, glossy, raised gel so Raised Ink is actually is raised. Raised Ink can only be done on a single side of a card. Raised Ink is available on many paper choices excluding all coated paper stocks.

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