Silhouette Halftone A halftone image with the background removed. Substrate Any suitable material that accepts a printed, embossed or transferred image. Thermography A printing process where heat is applied to the printing inks, producing a raised, embossed feel. Varnish Thin coating that protects printed sheets. Can be used as a decorative design element.
Varnishes can be gloss, semi-gloss, or matte and can be tinted with inks.
Vignette Image that fades near its edges and blends gradually with the unprinted paper or background.