Spot UV vs litho varnish

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  • Horp0

    Varnish soaks in to a greater or lesser degree, a Spot UV sits proud of the stock surface.

    Each requires a different approach if sealing or applying a laminate.

    Spot UV is generally colour neutral whereas a varnish will always have a slight hue to it, and will yellow a little over time.

    I can't remember but I think part of the massive difference in price might be because the varnish can be done in-line whereas the spot UV has to be applied after ink has dried.

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