Tuesday, March 20, 2018

OUGD603 Brief 04: Metal Finishes (Research)

Metal Finishes:

Tin can have a range of different finishes which help to enhance the design.

Crackle/Marble



Capable of being combined with a variety of colours, this specialty packaging effect adds a marble, leatherette or authentic "aged" feel to promotional packaging.

Gloss/Matte



Special gloss or matte finishes can be applied to metal packaging individually or combined to add movement and bring subtle designs to life.

Glow in the dark



For engaging and unique packaging designs, consider a Glow in the Dark decorative application. This light-sensitive finish can add a fun and interactive element to all packages.

Holographic




Create high impact promotional tins with this prism-like effect or use it more sparingly for subtle enhancement to decorative tin designs.

Metallic





Leverage the inherent brightness of aluminium and tinplate to enhance the design of any metal package.

Pearlescent



A shimmering varnish for everything from wine packaging to aerosol cans, pearlescent finish brings depth and sophistication to creative packaging designs.

Soft touch



Special soft touch finish is applied on the entire metal package, creating a silky smooth feel that consumers want to reach out and touch.


Tactile



A special combination of ink and varnish create a tactile finish that adds texture to metal packaging.


Thermochromatic



Thermochromatic inks change colour on the can to indicate that the beverage is at the ideal temperature.

UV Light



This special ink reacts with black light, helping designs stand out in the darkest settings.

Perforations



Use small holes to enhance a design or logo.

Embossing/debossing





Creating either raised or recessed relief images.

Sparkle



When applied to metal packaging, this unique coating makes plain and colored applications twinkle in the light.


Bulge Embossing



Bulge embossing stretches metal cans, raising images up to 15mm from the surface on most kinds types of metal packaging.


(http://www.mpma.org.uk/pages/pv.asp?p=mpma126)

(https://www.crowncork.com/design-inspiration/decoration-options)

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