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