Imitation etch is a special pad printing ink used for producing an etch-like effect on glass products.
Advantages
- Much more affordable than real etching
- Can brand curved or uneven products
- Produces a subtle finish with a higher perceived value that looks like etching
Limitations
- Halftones cannot be consistently reproduced
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces
- Requires a curing period before the product can be shipped
- Unable to print variable data
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork must be supplied in a vector editable format
- Fonts are advised to be converted to outlines/objects to avoid font conflicts
