Why are some inks raised and some inks flat

Have you ever received a business card with raised lettering?  This is called thermography.  Thermography is created by adding a powder over the ink and then a heat level determine's if the outcome is uniformly glossy or has an orange-peel effect. 

This is great for a variety of applications.  Use thermography carefully when considering envelopes or letterhead.  The hot fuser of those machines can melt areas and damage the printer or copier as well.

If you are using thermography, talk to us about bleeds on the front end.  Cutting thermography can require a die cut. 

Thermography is an interesting alternative to embossing or foil stamping and can add a lot of showiness to a design piece.