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Defining Digital Embellishment
Digital embellishment is a process that uses inkjet technology to add visual and tactile effects to printed products, enhancing their aesthetic appeal and perceived value. It involves techniques like spot UV coating, foil stamping, and embossing, but achieved through digital methods rather than traditional, often more expensive, processes. This allows for greater flexibility, precision, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in short runs and personalized pieces. Here's a more detailed breakdown: • Enhancing Print Quality:
• Increased Productivity: Digital embellishment can streamline the production process, allowing for faster turnaround times and increased efficiency. • Examples of Embellishments: • Spot UV Coating: Applying a clear varnish to specific areas to create a glossy or raised effect. • Embossing/Debossing: Creating raised or recessed areas on the metal for a three-dimensional effect. • Specialty Inks: Using metallic, fluorescent, or pearlescent inks to add unique visual effects.
Digital embellishment adds a tactile and visual dimension to printed materials, creating a sense of luxury and quality. • Digital Precision: Unlike traditional methods, digital embellishment uses inkjet technology to precisely apply effects like or varnish, offering greater control over design and reducing waste. • Cost-Effectiveness: Digital embellishment can be more affordable, especially for short runs and personalized projects, as it eliminates the need
for specialized dies or screens. • Flexibility and Customization:
Digital systems allow for variable data printing, enabling unique embellishments on each piece, and adjustments to size, shape, and texture without significant extra cost.
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