Deco-Chem Word Find

Anti-Skid	Ink system providing better gripping.
Anti-Graffiti	This ink allows easier removal of chemicals that are put on top.
Anti-Static	Prevents static to develop a charge.
Bases	Bases are selective colors that will help in match many colors.
Beaded Etch	When printed it creates a etched (non smooth) surface.
Bubble Breaker	Breaks bubbles and helps flow.
CFA	(Cold Coil Adhesive) Apply adhesive then have foil transferred.
Chrome Finish	Have a mirror effect by using this product
Cleaner	To aid in the clean up of chemicals.
Conductive	Allows a current to flow through and ink system.
Dispersions	Concentrated inks that can be letdown with a clear.
Dome Dam	Provides a border to prevent doming to go beyond this image.
Dry Erase	A coating used for Dry-Erase markers.
Fluorescent	Strikingly bright and vivid colors
Flow add	Provides better surface tension and surface characteristics.
Frosty Image	An ink that provides a special effects on glass, metal, or plastic
Gloskil	Lowers the gloss when added to an ink.
Laminating Adhesive	An adhesive providing a bond.
Matte	Matte is the opposite of gloss.
Metallic	A metal element containing luster.
Mirror Etch Resist	Applied to the back of a mirror, special chemicals will take away all the mirror coating except the etch.
Optical	A chemical used to be viewed in different lights.
Pearlescent	A product that has iridescent luster and looks like pearls.
Panel Protector	A product used for protecting the surface of a product.
Phosphorescent	After light has shined on an image a illumination will continue for awhile.
Photoinitiator	A chemical(s) that provides an axceleration of cure for UV ink.
Plastic Etch Resist	An ink that provides protection to plastic in the etching process.
Plate Swell	Plate swell is due to a chemical reaction with a plate.
Print Sharp	Additive for use in inks that will not print small detail well.
Sandblast Mask	Creates more of a 3D dimensional look than a stand etch effect.
Simulated Etch	An ink that will look like etched glass.
Size Coat	Designed for creating additional adhesion and protection to a material.
Soft Touch	A silky smooth touch that is applied by screen and is two part.
Static Cling	Plastic that you put on or take off from glass.
Sublimation	Transferring an image to a coated product.
Texture	Rough surface that has an abrasive feel and or look.
Thermal Coating	Ink that all thermal transferring.
Thermochromic	Changing of a color with heat.
Thixotropic	After mixing an ink the ink will thicken.
Trapping	Putting one wet color on top of another ink.
Primer	Used when ink will not stick to a substrate.
Topcoat	Used for protecting and showing different surface designs.
Weatherable	Ink that can delay the deterioration due to mother natures elements.
Writable	Ink that accepts ink from writing utensils.

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