LAZER ENGRAVING
Simply speaking, laser engraving is the process of selectively removing microscopic layers of material, thus creating visible marks on the treated surface. Depending on the materials, the laser-material interactions can be different.
The choice of lasers is critically important for the quality of the mark. To create a clean mark, short bursts of high-quality laser pulses are preferable, since they can transfer large amounts of energy without causing significant heating and melting of the sample.
SUBLIMATION
Sublimation printing is a printing method for transferring images onto a substrate (usually a cloth material such as polyester). Sublimation refers to a process where a substance moves from a solid to a gas state without ever being in a liquid state. Sublimation printing normally involves the use of a digital printer to produce mirrored images on paper that has been specially coated with a transfer material.
SCREEN PRINTING
Screen Printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transferΒ inkΒ substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blockingΒ stencil. A squeegeeΒ is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate momentarily along a line of contact. This causes the ink to wet the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed. One colour is printed at a time, so several screens can be used to produce a multi-coloured image or design.
MONOGRAM
AΒ monogramΒ is aΒ motifΒ made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or otherΒ graphemesΒ to form oneΒ symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols orΒ logos.
UV PRINTING
UV printing is a distinctive form ofΒ digital printingΒ that involves the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to cure or dry UV ink almost as soon as it is applied to a prepared substrate. The UV printing process is unique. The substrate can include paper as well as any other material that the printer can accept. This can be foam board, aluminum, or acrylic. As the UV ink is distributed onto the substrate, specialized ultraviolet lights within the printer are immediately applied to the material over the top of the ink, drying it and adhering it to the substrate.Β
TRANSFER PRINT
Transfer print is an indirect print method. First, the logo to be printed is printed on a sheet of paper with a special coating, then it is transferred to the textile. A transfer print has a smooth, plastic-like look.
The cost of transfer printing is mainly determined by the size of the printing and the number of textile items to be printed. The smaller the size and the larger the number to be printed, the lower the cost price per piece. There are 2 types of transfer print: screen transfer and color transfer.
DOMING
AΒ monogramΒ is aΒ motifΒ made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or otherΒ graphemesΒ to form oneΒ symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols orΒ logos.
CHROMA CRYSTAL
ChromaΒ also refers to one of the three color properties of a printing ink, descriptive of its degree ofΒ color strengthΒ or grayness. See alsoΒ Hue,Β Value, andΒ Color Mixing, Ink. In video production, the termΒ chromaΒ is an abbreviated term forΒ chrominance. SeeΒ Chrominance.
FOILING
Foiling is a finishing technique where heat, pressure and glossy UV are used to bind a thin film of metal (foil) to paper or card. Foiling is generally used to create a memorable and high-quality finish and is popular for premium businessesβ print and wedding stationery.
EMBOSSING
Embossing is the process of creating a raised image, design, or text on a material, such as paper, leather, or metal sheets.Β Embossing can be found on cards, and stamps, leather notebooks, paper cups, stamps, etc, and is a popular technique in DIY crafts and activities.