RETICULATION

When ink or coating tries to bead-up on a surface due to incompatible surface tensions. Reticulation often shows up as a rough “orange peel” or a “pinhole” effect. Serious adhesion problems can result from unwanted reticulation; however, reticulation can be an attractive special effect when properly engineered. Special reticulating spot litho varnish is available which causes UV coating to reticulate over the varnish creating attractive visual and tactile effects. Contact Graphic Ink for suggestions. See also “surface tension”, “dyne”, and “corona treatment”.