Branding methods / Imitation Etch
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Imitation Etch
Imitation etch uses a special ink in to produce an etch-like effect on glass products via pad or screen print.
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Imitation etch uses a special ink in to produce an etch-like effect on glass products via pad or screen print.
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Imitation Etch vs. Laser Engraving
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IMITATION ETCHLASER ENGRAVING
| Consideration | Imitation Etch | Laser Engraving |
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| How it works | Imitation etch uses a special ink in to produce an etch-like effect on glass products via pad or screen print. | Laser engraving is a permanent branding process that engraves artwork into the surface of the product using a laser. Different materials produce different engraving finishes, to avoid uncertainty pre-production samples are recommended. |
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Guide only. Product suitability, print areas and colour options vary; we’ll confirm these for your selected item.
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Good artwork makes
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We’ll check the product, available branding area and your artwork before production.
Artwork requirements
- Artwork must be supplied in a vector editable format.
- Fonts are advised to be converted to outlines/objects to avoid font conflicts.
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