What on earth is Spot UV varnish?

Good Question. A technical description of Spot UV varnish is:
"A clear polymer coating which is applied as a liquid (either to a certain area or across the whole product) and then exposed to UV light, instantly hardening the polymer and creating a hardwearing, clear layer of varnish."
In other words, it is a clever way of making certain areas of your business card stand out with a shiny finish. Adding contrast and depth to the desired area and creating a long lasting, professional impression on clients.

What's the difference between flat spot varnish and 3D spot varnish?

As the name implies, the flat spot varnish applies a thin, smooth layer of the varnish to the selected areas of your card which lies flat to the surface. The 3D spot varnish on the other hand, is raised from the surface, giving it an embossed feel and look.

Please note that due to the extra thickness of the 3D varnish, it can't be applied right to the edge of your cards (as it would crack when the cards are trimmed to size). If your varnish needs to go right to the edge of the card, please use the flat varnish option.

How do I choose which areas I want to stand out?

A good starting point is with your companies logo and/or name. These are the areas of the card which you want to have the biggest impact, so making them stand out is a sensible idea. It is entirely up to you however.

Spot varnish also works really well when applied to darker coloured backgrounds. The gloss varnish contrasts with the matt finish of the lamination, and can be used as an impressive alternative to printing decorative elements.

Can I have my entire business card coated?

While this is possible, we would recommend only using the Spot Varnish technique for certain areas of your business card as this will provide the best effect and results. If you want your business card to have an all over shine to it then we would recommend ordering the gloss laminated business cards instead.