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Imitation Etch

Imitation etch is a special pad printing ink used for producing an etch like effect on glass products.
  
Advantages
  • Much lower cost than real etching.
  • Can brand curved or uneven products.
  • Produces a subtle, high perceived value finish that looks like an etching.
Limitations
  • Halftones cannot be consistently reproduced.
  • The size of branding areas is limited to curved surfaces.
  • Minor print distortion may occur on uneven or curved surfaces.
  • Requires a curing period before the product can be shipped.
  • Unable to print variable data.
Artwork Requirements
  • The artwork should be supplied in vector format.