Introducing Raised Varnishing for Album Inner Pages: Add Depth and Texture

As a professional photographer, you understand that the final presentation of your work is just as important as the photographs themselves. Clients are not only seeking beautiful memories but also a tactile and emotional experience when they flip through the pages of their photo albums. At Zno, we’re dedicated to helping you create unforgettable keepsakes. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Raised Varnishing for Album Inner Pages – a feature designed to elevate your albums to the next level of sophistication and artistry.

In this blog, we’ll explore what raised varnishing is, how it works, and the unique advantages it offers for your albums and clients. Let’s dive in.

Related Printing Lingo: Understanding the Basics

UV Print

UV Print, also known as “Spot UV” or sometimes “Painted Text,” is a flat printing technique that uses ultraviolet light to cure or dry a glossy coating onto the surface of a printed product. This process highlights specific areas of a design, adding a subtle yet striking shine that enhances visual and tactile appeal.

Raised Varnishing

Raised Varnishing, also called “Raised Spot UV” in the traditional printing industry, creates a dimensional, raised effect on printed surfaces, adding depth and texture. There are two primary variations of this technique:

1. Raised Varnishing
   • This method involves applying a transparent layer of varnishing oil, which creates a semi-transparent, glossy finish that reflects light.
   • The raised effect blends seamlessly with the base material, making it ideal for a subtle, elegant design.
   • Since the varnish is transparent, it adopts the color of the underlying material, enhancing its natural tones without altering them.
2. UV Print & Raised Varnishing
   • This variation combines Raised Varnishing with UV Print to add an extra layer of color and contrast.
   • The UV Print layer provides a vibrant, colored effect, which sits atop the raised varnish.
   • Perfect for designs that require bold accents or high-contrast visuals, this technique offers a striking, polished look.

If you are familiar with Zno’s products, you will know that Raised Varnishing is available for album covers like Genuine Leather and Leatherette (except for Crocodile Leatherettes). But now we also offer raised varnishing on inside printed pages. This creates a tactile, embossed effect that enhances the visual and sensory experience of your albums. It’s an excellent way to draw attention to:

• Text and typography
• Decorative patterns or frames
• Specific elements within an image (e.g., flowers, jewelry, or architectural details)

This dynamic effect gives your albums a premium and modern look. At Zno, raised varnishing is available in 59 fonts and can be combined with an unlimited range of printed colors for added customization. This is available for Lustre and Matte Velvet.