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-- V -- Vacuum Frame: Also called a contact frame; used in the platemaking process to hold materials in tight contact during exposure. Vandyke: Brown print Varnish: A clear shiny ink used to add gloss to printed pieces. The primary component of the ink vehicle. Reference, vehicle. Vehicle: A combination of varnish, waxes, dryers etc., that contain the pigment of inks and control the flow, the drying and the adhesion of the pigments to the printed surface. Vellum: A finish of paper that is rough, bulky and has a degree of tooth. Velour Paper: A term given to papers that are coated with an adhesive and then flock dusted. Velox: A photographic print which is made from a negative. Verso: A term given to the left-hand or even-numbered pages of a book. VideoMatch Insertion: An automated process whereby OCR cameras and software automatically check that all multi-personalized pieces are matching. Vignette: Fade to white or small decorative design or illustration. A photo or illustration etc., in which the tones fade gradually away until they blend with the surface they are printed on. |