{"id":8404,"date":"2024-06-08T06:23:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T06:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/?p=8404"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:20:43","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-spot-uv-coating-for-book-covers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spot-uv-coating-for-book-covers\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Spot UV Coating for Book\u00a0Covers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8404\" class=\"elementor elementor-8404\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e6bcbf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e6bcbf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7fded8f\" data-id=\"7fded8f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65077ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65077ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thinking of adding spot UV coating to your book cover, but not sure what's involved? We have all the answers right here!<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4992039 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4992039\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8408\" alt=\"Spot UV coating on book covers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers-500x287.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers-100x57.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14085af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14085af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Spot UV applied to book covers by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/spot-uv\/\">QinPrinting<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90840ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90840ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/spot-uv\/\">Spot UV coating<\/a>, a specialized technique applied to certain areas of a printed surface, elevates the aesthetic and tactile appeal of book covers by applying a clear, glossy coating selectively, rather than across the entire sheet. This process accentuates specific design elements, making them stand out, and adds a luxurious depth and contrast to what might otherwise be considered a flat design. Ideal for full-color printing on matte paper or matte laminated paper,<strong> spot UV coating<\/strong> seals the color, enhancing protection against fading and augmenting the perceived value of your book.<\/p><p>With book cover design, the compatibility of spot UV printing with various surface finishes, especially matte or soft-touch laminates, guarantees excellent adhesion and an optimal aesthetic result. This finishing technique is both cost efficient and environmentally friendly (it&#8217;s non-toxic) and stands out as a fantastic choice for authors and publishers who want to make a powerful first impression. Incorporating spot UV in your book cover design demonstrates attention to detail and can also be a strategic move in book marketing, setting your publication apart in a crowded marketplace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826ad5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"826ad5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SPOT-UV-3.mp4\" autoplay=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" controlsList=\"nodownload\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f88fe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f88fe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Spot UV coating?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158cdf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"158cdf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spot UV coating is a finishing method rather than a printing technique, but it plays a pivotal role in enhancing the visual and tactile qualities of printed materials. At its core, spot UV involves:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Application process<\/strong>: Using photosensitive varnishes which cure under ultraviolet light, leaving a glassy effect. The process, typically used to highlight a specific design element, such as a logo, author name, title, or award medal, makes the applied area shine with heightened clarity. It also makes the surface more resistant to smudging, scuffing, scratching, moisture, and sunlight damage, extending the life of the book cover.<\/li><li><strong>Precise and versatile<\/strong>: We&#8217;ll look in more detail at how to prepare your files for printing with spot UV coating. But in short, a mask file dictates the exact areas for the UV coating application, making sure that we can achieve pinpoint accuracy.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Enhanced design<\/strong>: While it&#8217;s possible to UV coat the entire surface, applying the varnish only on key elements, or &#8220;spotting&#8221;, creates a striking contrast with the otherwise unembellished areas. This adds depth and dimension and significantly improves the vibrancy of colors.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>Spot UV coating is an excellent and inexpensive way to lift your book cover above the crowd. Relatively simple from a technical and design point of view and adding little extra cost to production, it&#8217;s a fabulous choice for adding sophistication and durability to your book covers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e63b1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e63b1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How we apply spot UV coating<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2a936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a2a936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It might be helpful to you to understand how we actually prepare and apply spot UV coating to your book cover based on your design. So, these are the basic steps and processes involved:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9292fd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9292fd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1810460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1810460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>We begin by completing all other printing processes, as spot UV is the final touch before cutting, folding, and binding your book and cover together. So, we&#8217;ll print the interior and the cover sheet, including a layer of matte or soft-touch lamination which gives the best substrate on which to apply the UV varnish.<\/li><li>We manually check your print files for errors and either correct minor issues or work with you to resolve any significant mistakes. For spot UV, a mask file determines where we apply the coating and this file should be vector-based, not raster, to ensure precision. We&#8217;ll explain this in more detail in a minute.<\/li><li>We process your PDF files to check and setup your spot UV layer. We&#8217;ll make sure that you&#8217;ve fixed the spot UV elements on a separate layer above the artwork, assigned a spot color for spot UV and your files are compatible. That&#8217;s a lot of checks, but it&#8217;s really just to be on the safe side. We usually encounter very few problems, at least with clients who have collaborated with us from the design stage onward.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd4417b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd4417b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applying the spot UV<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ca5266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ca5266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>We apply the coating with great care using a uv plate, which is crafted and set based on the vector images and text from your mask file.<\/li><li>Once we&#8217;ve applied the coating, we expose it to ultraviolet light. This exposure causes the coating to dry and harden instantly, leaving a high gloss finish.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f36b1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f36b1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s as simple as that. As you&#8217;ll have figured out, the process itself isn&#8217;t complex and what really matters is getting the design and artwork pre-press set up correctly first. That&#8217;s why\u200a\u2014\u200aunless you&#8217;re working with an experienced book designer\u200a\u2014\u200awe encourage you to get in touch with us early as possible so that our experts can help and guide you, and generally support you to make the entire process as easy and effective as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42610f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"42610f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/spot-uv.mp4\" autoplay=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" controlsList=\"nodownload\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be5b35a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be5b35a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top tips when designing for spot UV coating<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f5c943 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f5c943\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When integrating Spot UV Coating into your book cover design, considering the substrate and design elements is crucial for achieving the desired impact. Here are the key considerations:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ff158b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ff158b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Substrate compatibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e22dd81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e22dd81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose matte or soft-touch laminates as the base for spot UV application. These surfaces provide the best adherence and contrast, making the spot UV elements really &#8220;pop&#8221;.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eada25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eada25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Design considerations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9741c15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9741c15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Use spot UV strategically on larger, solid areas, such as typefaces and logos, to enhance visibility and impact.<\/li><li>Limit spot UV coverage to no more than 25% of the overall design. This makes sure that the coated areas stand out, maintaining a balance between treated and untreated surfaces.<\/li><li>Incorporate repeating patterns to create textured effects. These can add depth and interest.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0a99da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0a99da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Avoid common pitfalls<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fece05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fece05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Don&#8217;t position spot UV elements near edges, folds, or fine details, as these areas may lead to less than optimal results.<\/li><li>Excessive use of spot UV can reduce contrast, making the underlying design hard to discern under certain lighting conditions. Aim for a balanced application to preserve the design&#8217;s integrity and visual appeal.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b648b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b648b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By adhering to these guidelines, you can maximize the effectiveness of Spot UV Coating on your book cover, ensuring a stunning and tactile reader experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ac278 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38ac278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Technical tips for preparing your artwork files for spot UV coating<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04f75d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04f75d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We promised we&#8217;d explain about the mask file, spot color, and other technical details, so let&#8217;s do that now.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c22615d elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"c22615d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/bDk9Nk0p8Ss&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fad6ca1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fad6ca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing artwork files for spot UV<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da65b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2da65b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Use the Artboard Tool to select the current artboard, check Move\/Copy Artwork with Artboard, hold down Alt, and drag to copy a new artboard. Adjust the order of the artboards on the artboard panel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ef89f94 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ef89f94\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2912e7\" data-id=\"a2912e7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b6f19a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9b6f19a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-the-Artboard-Tool.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8567\" alt=\"Use the Artboard Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-the-Artboard-Tool.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Use-the-Artboard-Tool-96x100.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a29f113\" data-id=\"a29f113\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce076c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ce076c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/check-Move-Copy-Artwork-with-Artboard.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8566\" alt=\"check Move Copy Artwork with Artboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/check-Move-Copy-Artwork-with-Artboard.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/check-Move-Copy-Artwork-with-Artboard-100x54.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5692286 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5692286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1499\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Create-an-extra-layer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8410\" alt=\"Create an extra layer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Create-an-extra-layer.jpg 1499w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Create-an-extra-layer-500x254.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Create-an-extra-layer-100x51.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Create-an-extra-layer-768x390.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1499px) 100vw, 1499px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35f5a16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35f5a16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Select or create a very bright color (can't be white). Set the color type to Spot Color. This color will represent the areas to be coated.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae6720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ae6720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Set-the-color-type-to-Spot-Color.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8413\" alt=\"Set the color type to Spot Color\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Set-the-color-type-to-Spot-Color.jpg 578w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Set-the-color-type-to-Spot-Color-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Set-the-color-type-to-Spot-Color-100x68.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-969c936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"969c936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. If your design is an image,  use the Pen Tool to outline the areas that need to be spot UV. <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdfeefc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fdfeefc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-the-elements-you-wish-to-highlight.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8409\" alt=\"Copy the elements you wish to highlight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-the-elements-you-wish-to-highlight.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-the-elements-you-wish-to-highlight-500x347.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-the-elements-you-wish-to-highlight-100x69.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-the-elements-you-wish-to-highlight-768x534.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f52121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f52121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4.  Fill these areas that need to be spot UV with this spot color. Make sure to check that your artwork file and your mask file align exactly so as to avoid any misplacement of the spot UV coating.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed10b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ed10b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1512\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Fill-these-areas-that-need-to-be-spot-UV-with-this-spot-color.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8411\" alt=\"Fill these areas that need to be spot UV with this spot color\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Fill-these-areas-that-need-to-be-spot-UV-with-this-spot-color.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Fill-these-areas-that-need-to-be-spot-UV-with-this-spot-color-500x258.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Fill-these-areas-that-need-to-be-spot-UV-with-this-spot-color-100x52.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Fill-these-areas-that-need-to-be-spot-UV-with-this-spot-color-768x396.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7059f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7059f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Delete any elements from this artboard that you do not want to treat with spot UV coating.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca975c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ca975c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1057\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Delete-any-elements.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8577\" alt=\"Delete other elements\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Delete-any-elements.jpg 1057w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Delete-any-elements-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Delete-any-elements-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Delete-any-elements-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1057px) 100vw, 1057px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a0a77f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a0a77f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Export your document in one PDF. Remember to also include the bleed when saving.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e9b6a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e9b6a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8407\" alt=\"Spot UV coating on book covers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers-500x287.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers-100x57.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Spot-UV-coating-on-book-covers-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e3189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43e3189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As always, if there&#8217;s anything about which you&#8217;re not sure, just get in touch. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and will always go the extra mile to make sure our clients have a satisfying experience resulting in superb products. You can contact us via telephone, email, Skype, the online chat, or our contact form. We&#8217;re here and ready to help!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b4b21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39b4b21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Talk to us!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a27aac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a27aac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Integrating spot UV coating into your book cover design needs thoughtful planning, a creative approach, and a bit of technical know-how to maximize its impact and make sure that the printing process runs smoothly. But by following these guidelines and design tips, and by collaborating with us from the get-go, you can set you\u200a\u2014\u200aand your book\u200a\u2014\u200aup for success. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/contact-us\">Get in touch<\/a> today to discuss your needs or ask for a no-obligation quote. We can&#8217;t wait to work with you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of adding spot UV coating to your book cover, but not sure what's involved? We have all the answers right here! 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