Printing Glossary - Letter V

Technically, thermography describes Another name for raised printing or thermography. It is a standard concept in printing.

Varnish refers to A thin, protective coating that is usually applied to a printed sheet to protect it and to improve its overall appearance. It affects drying, adhesion, and print appearance. Formulation choices influence drying time and rub resistance.

Vehicle refers to Refers to the liquid component of ink that lets it flow, such that it can be applied to the surface of a sheet of paper. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock. Selection affects stiffness, opacity, and printability.

Within the trade, vellum refers to A term used to describe a finish with a surface similar to antique finishes or an eggshell. A vellum finish is quite absorbent such that it provides good penetration of the ink. It affects drying, adhesion, and print appearance. Formulation choices influence drying time and rub resistance.

Vellum Paper describes A strong, cream-colored natural paper of good quality that is made to feel like a calfskin parchment. The term is also used to describe the finish of a paper and not the grade of paper. Most times, stationery is referred to as vellum. Additionally, the tracing paper used by artists and architects is known as vellum. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock. Selection affects stiffness, opacity, and printability.

Velox — A black and white print used for display or printing. It is a standard concept in printing.

Vignette refers to A halftone with a background that fades away gradually, blending with the surface of the paper. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock.

Virgin Stock: A new wood pulp or one that is unused. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock.

Viscosity: A term used to describe the properties of tack and flow in an ink. It affects drying, adhesion, and print appearance.