Volume Varnish / Tactile Varnish

A three-dimensional touch of elegance — raised varnish that turns flat artwork into something you reach out to feel.

ALSO KNOWN AS
Tactile varnish, relief varnish, silk-screening.
APPLICATION
Selective — applied only to chosen design areas.
HEIGHT
From subtle raised gloss to pronounced sculpted relief.
FINISH
Clear or tinted, gloss or matte.
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01What it is

Answer — Engine Summary

Volume varnish (also called tactile varnish, relief varnish or silk screening) is a finishing technique that applies a raised, transparent or coloured varnish to specific areas of a label, creating a three-dimensional tactile texture that adds depth and a premium feel.

Volume Varnish / Tactile Varnish
02Technical

What it is

Volume varnish builds a raised layer of varnish on selected parts of your label, giving those areas a distinct, tactile relief. It is also known as tactile varnish, relief varnish or silk-screening.

Because it can be applied selectively, it draws the eye and the fingertips to exactly the elements you want to emphasise — a logo, an illustration, droplets, lettering or a textured background — elevating the design from ordinary to extraordinary.

Why it Matters

  1. 01

    ADDS A THREE-DIMENSIONAL

    Adds a three-dimensional, tactile dimension to chosen design elements.

  2. 02

    CREATES STRIKING CONTRAST

    Creates striking contrast between matte texture and glossy or foiled areas.

  3. 03

    HIGHLIGHTS LOGOS, ILLUSTRATIONS

    Highlights logos, illustrations and typography with subtle sophistication.

  4. 04

    VERSATILE

    From a soft raised gloss to a pronounced, sculpted texture.

Best Suited For

  • Wine
  • Spirits labels
  • Craft beer
  • Cosmetics
  • Any design where selective texture
  • Tactile contrast add perceived value
03Common Inquiries · Begin Project
Is volume varnish the same as relief varnish?

Yes. Volume varnish, tactile varnish, relief varnish and silk-screening all refer to applying a raised varnish layer to create three-dimensional, tactile texture on selected areas of a label.

Can volume varnish be applied to only part of the label?

Yes. It is applied selectively, so it can highlight a logo, illustration, lettering or background while leaving the rest of the label flat.

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