Lithographic Metallic Inks

Why Lithographic Metallic Ink matters

• Integrated metallic colour – Metallic tones printed as part of the image, not applied after.
• Subtle, sophisticated sheen – Less flash than foil, more nuance than flat ink.
• Scales beautifully – Ideal for larger runs and full-sheet coverage.
• Consistent reproduction – Stable results across long litho runs.

Creative Lithographic Metallic Inks

• Golds, silvers and bronzes – From warm champagne to cool aluminium tones.
• Overprint effects – Metallic inks combined with CMYK for custom shades.
• Fine detail and solids – Clean text, rules and fills without stamping limits.
• Brand-led restraint – Perfect where foil would be too loud.

What this unlocks for your project

• Editorial covers with refined metallic accents.
• Premium brochures with tonal metallic imagery.
• Brand materials needing elegance, not shine overload.

Tech specs at a glance

• Process – Offset lithographic printing
• Inks – Metallic spot inks (silver, gold, bronze bases)
• Coverage – Best suited to controlled areas rather than heavy solids
• Stocks – Coated stocks preferred for smooth metallic lay

Design tips

• Avoid very small reversed text in metallics.
• Use spot colours, not CMYK builds.
• Consider trapping where metallic meets flat colour.
• Ask us about varnish to control rub resistance.