Glitter is a specialty solution in UV spot varnish printing. The size of glitter particles is determined by the fineness of the screen through which the varnish passes (the glitter particles must also pass through).

Glitter print is predominantly used on various cards, invitations, packaging, and book and magazine covers.

Glitter additives are available in various colors. The most popular are gold, silver, holographic gold, holographic silver, and universal glitter (iridescent multi). Basic colors are also available, and we stock 15 different glitter mixtures in-house.

The unique feature of universal glitter (iridescent multi) is that it gives the impression of being different glitter on various color backgrounds. This type of glitter adapts to the base color, creating the illusion that multiple glitter colors have been used on the card when in fact there's only one.

You'll certainly encounter universal glitter when browsing postcards or gift cards in stores.

Glitter Print Application Guide

The client determines the glitter coverage percentage, meaning how much glitter is mixed into the varnish.

Our strong technical recommendation (since printing with only glitter is not possible) is to print a base surface as similar as possible to the glitter color. For example, if you want red glitter, the base surface should be printed in red; for extra sparkle, use a simulated red sparkle effect.

Universal glitter is the only type for which the color of the printed base surface is not important, as this glitter's color adapts to all color tones.

We strongly advise against printing a contrasting/conflicting color tone under the glitter, as in such cases the glitter particles will appear like dirt or debris on the surface.

Glitter can also be mixed into UV varnish for uncoated paper, resulting in the glitter remaining on the surface.