Imitation Etch

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.