{"id":1874,"date":"2020-11-22T16:36:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T21:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/?p=1874"},"modified":"2025-01-02T06:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T11:59:16","slug":"what-is-varnish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/what-is-varnish\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Varnish? How Varnish Is Used in Printing and Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"

Varnish can make a huge difference to the appearance of your custom printed packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you need your packaging or printed material to stand out, consider using varnish to add a pop of depth to your colors or to add a subtle appearance that reflects your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

But <\/span>what is varnish<\/b>, exactly? What are the different <\/span>types of varnish coating<\/b>? What type of varnish will be the best to use?<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re happy you asked.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Varnish in Printing and Packaging?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Varnish is a clear, transparent coating<\/b> that is applied to a printed piece during or after printing. Varnish is often added to packaging to <\/span>protect the printed material<\/span><\/i> against fingerprints, smudges and scuffs, and to enhance the depth of the packaging\u2019s colors and overall appearance for a distinctive style.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The 4 Most Common Types of Varnish for Printing\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the printing world, there are many different <\/span>types of varnish<\/b>, and each type has specific effects that you’ll want to better understand in order to choose the right style for your <\/span>custom packaging<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the <\/span>4 most common types of varnish coating<\/b> used in printing and packaging:<\/span><\/p>\n