What is spot gloss printing?

What is spot gloss printing?

Spot UV and spot gloss are common terms for the print finishing technique of applying a high gloss UV coating to a selective area on a printed piece. A common use of spot UV is to draw attention to a certain area of the printed piece, such as placing spot UV over a logo so that only the logo area is glossy.

Why would a designer choose to apply a spot varnish to their layout?

Spot varnish is a great way to maximize the contrast between matte and gloss surfaces. It allows you to apply varnish to a certain image or graphic on your printed piece, such as a logo or photo, while leaving the rest of the piece unvarnished.

How do you make a spot varnish in Photoshop?

Adobe Photoshop Spot UV Overview:

1. Combine all layers into one folder—label folder Front.
2. Pull all layers that you want Spot UV on top of into its own folder and duplicate.
3. Now, label that folder Spot UV.
4. Double click on the Spot UV folder and do a color overlay at 100% black (c0, m0, y0, k100).

Why is spot varnishing used?

A spot varnish allows you to highlight specific areas of a printed piece and adds shine and depth to specific elements on a page. Varnishes can also be applied on a printing press.

What is spot gloss varnish?

Spot UV is a clear varnish that can be applied to your printing project in specific areas. Similar to how ink is added to your project, the varnish is a liquid that is applied via a cylinder during the printing process. Afterwards, the varnish is cured using a UV light, hence, Spot UV.

How much does spot UV cost?

Spot UV Gloss Business Cards