Metallic inks are formulated from thin metal foils (aluminum foils are used for silver inks and copper foils are used for gold inks). When the inks are dried, these foils form a layer of stamped metal foil on the printed surface. When the metal pigment forms a thin layer on the surface of the print, it will produce a higher gloss of gold or silver ink. If you change the ink's metal flakes component or add color ink oil additives, the golden ink's color range will change from reddish gold to gold.
Metallic gold or silver inks have a long shelf life and do not lose their luster even if they are stored in a container for a year. However, the metallic inks in the PANTONE Metal Color Manual are not very stable and should be used as soon as they are bought or prepared. The use of softer particles for the formulation of metallic inks allows the foils in the ink to form thin foils, or to spread as far as possible on the surface of a single sheet of printing material for maximum gloss. Metal inks have low viscosity characteristics and are suitable for transfer between ink rollers, making the printing process cleaner.
The coated paper absorbs the fixed ink better, so the ink on which the ink is printed is the brightest. Smooth non-coated paper also gives better results, but the gloss is slightly reduced. The rough surface of the paper prevents fine metal ink particles from forming metal foil on the surface of the paper, thereby reducing the printing effect of the metallic ink.
Some substrates, especially polishing coating and clay-coated porcelain products, tend to hold the ink firmly on the surface of the substrate because it does not have sufficient adhesion, and tend to absorb only the varnish in the ink. The particles stay on the surface. This phenomenon, known as "powdering," causes the metal color to peel off the surface of the substrate. To prevent "powdering", the amount of water should be set to a minimum, because inks with higher water saturation are more likely to "powder." When printing on high coated paper or porcelain surfaces, an appropriate amount of desiccant should be added to the ink. Prior to printing with gold or silver ink, the surface of the substrate is usually sealed with a glue-coated conventional oil-based clear white ink. If "powdering" has already occurred, printing another layer of ink on the surface of the first layer will often make up for this fault. Overprinting the varnish can also overcome powdering, but this tends to reduce the metallic luster.
Printing skills
For best results, it is recommended to use a metal plate instead of an electrostatic plate. This prevents the fountain solution from containing excessive amounts of glycerol or ethylene glycol because these non-volatile liquid media slow drying.
The opacity of the metallic ink can cause the operator to compensate for excess ink, causing the ink to appear unbalanced. Should avoid this situation as much as possible, because it will give the dampening system too much burden, resulting in paste plate (ink particles emulsified in the fountain solution) and dirty (ink adhesion to the plate non-graphic section). Even experienced printers use the excess ink to achieve the perfect metal effect. The best way to prevent these malfunctions is to add ink to a lighter color image so that it covers the image exactly. Then, increase the amount of ink, and adjust the amount of water supply so that it is slightly higher than the minimum value, so as to avoid the non-graphic part of the ink. The thin layer of metal will protrude during the drying process, providing a brighter luster.
Keychain Tape Measure is Retractable, Flexible and Durable, can provide you accurate measurements, suitable for a seamstress, a crafter, a quilter, a variety of measurements used in everyday life. Our tape measures are made of high quality soft fiberglass. Pressing the retractable button,the measure tape can automatically retract. Accurately printed in both inches and centimeters. The tape measure is portable. These Tape Measure come with keychain,they can be hung on the bag the hook or any other place.They are very easy to carry and store. This keychain tape measure is suitable for measuring tape for body, medical measuring tape, cloth tape measure retractable, it can be used in office, family and other places, can meet the distance measurement, and other daily use.
It has auto lock mechanism, when you measurement work finished, press the centre button, the tapeline will retract into the case neatly and smoothly.
About Material
The tape measure is made of ABS case, PVC coated fiberglass. All the materials are eco-friendly, which pass ROHS and EN-71 tests. The lead content is less than 5ppm.
About Case Color
Case colors can be customized according to pantone code. We have stock for standard color, white and black.
We can make metal silver color and transparent color too.
About Custom Logo
Custom logo is available.For 1-2colors logo, we will use silk printing
For full color logo, we will print it with heat transfer printing ,
And we also make normal sticker or epoxy plate logo sticker for single color or full color logo
For PU or real leather tape measure, we can make emboss logo
For Plush covered item,we can make embroidry logo
About Tape Colors
Standard tape colors are in white and black
We can make pink, green or other colors.
Full color design is available too.
About Tapeline Size
The standard length is 150cm/60inch and 100cm/40inches
We have longer one in length of 180cm/72inch and 200cm/79inch, and the maximum length is 214cm.
The maximun length for the square shape item is 1.5M/60inch,
Tape width is 7.5mm.
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