Business Cards & Stationery Business Cards 3

Question 1

What is spot UV coating on a business card?

Accepted Answer

Glossy coating applied only to specific areas for contrast

Answer

Spot UV applies glossy coating to selected areas, like a logo, to create contrast against a matte background.

Question 2

Which printing method physically raises the design above the card surface?

Accepted Answer

Embossing

Answer

Embossing presses the paper from behind to raise the design above the surface, creating a tactile 3D effect.

Question 3

A client wants metallic gold lettering on their business cards. Which technique achieves this best?

Accepted Answer

Foil stamping

Answer

Foil stamping uses heat and pressure to apply metallic foil, producing a true reflective metallic finish.

Question 4

What is thermography in business card printing?

Accepted Answer

A raised-ink effect created by heating resin powder over wet ink

Answer

Thermography sprinkles resin powder on wet ink and heats it, creating a raised, glossy effect that mimics engraving.

Question 5

Which business card material is best suited for a waterproof, tear-resistant card?

Accepted Answer

Plastic (PVC)

Answer

Plastic PVC cards are waterproof and tear-resistant, unlike any paper-based stock.

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