Thermography Tips
- Uncoated paper works best.
- Coated papers need to be tested.
- We recommend thermography on one side only.
- Avoid large and small images to be thermed on the same sheet.
- Allow extra time for finishing processes.
- Discuss your thermography job before getting started—for the best possible effect.
Thermography
Stand out in the crowd
Think of thermography as an excellent way to enhance your sales pieces, whether you want a raised ink effect, glitter, sand, or special pattern at an affordable cost. Thermography will improve your response rate up to 15% or more! The cost is about the same as adding an additional color to a printed piece.
We've produced thermography on:
- Packaging, posters and promotions
- Book jackets
- Annual reports
- Brochures, postcards and sales literature
- Maps and educational products
- Greeting cards, invitations and calendars
High gloss, semi-gloss, semi-dull and dull. (Hardly!)
Thermography creates a contrast from one part of the design, art or photography to another part by adding depth or sheen (or glitter). Not big on glitter? Thermography powders are available in high gloss, semi-gloss, semi-dull and dull; Opaque powders include many colors plus pearlescents and metallics. And then there’s sand thermography and black line art as thermography and...
Call us at 952-920-9720 or stop by our printing, premedia and mailing facility at 6999 Oxford Street in St. Louis Park to find out how thermography can add contrast, depth or sheen to your design.