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Metallic inks, part 2

Don't be alarmed if you experience some residue rubbing off your printed piece when using metallic inks. Even when the printed piece is perfectly dry, it's natural to experience some rub-off. The metal content protruding through the vehicle (oil) is reflected by the light and is what makes the metallic ink so brilliant. If your printed piece has a long shelf life or will get a lot of wear, you could varnish over the metallic ink, but that will diminish the brilliance.



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