Holographic effects differentiate you in the market.  Let Carlson create a unique visual appeal to your product or brand with Cast & Cure.

WHAT IS CAST & CURE?

Cast & Cure is a decorative coating process that integrates “casting” (or film) and “curing”  techniques to form a consistent high quality surface that can include ultra high gloss, matte and holographic finishes on a variety of  substrates. Cast & Cure applies micro-embossing light-diffracting effects into the surface of  materials. The film acts as an embossing tool to manipulate the surface of the coating leaving the desired pattern on the surface of the printed material.

WHY USE CAST & CURE?

EYE CATCHING
Unlike flat, dull coatings, Cast & Cure’s holographic-like effects adds reflective brilliance to any print or packaging job on both paper or plastic.​

DESIGNED TO DANCE
​Each pattern is made to capture light, giving your design a dynamic sense of movement and enticing customers to take a second look.

VARIETY OF PATTERNS
Micro-emboss a spot or flood pattern on your printed piece with multiple off the shelf patterns or custom make your own.​

ESPECIALLY FLEXIBLE
​Carlson Print Group is able to offer this state-of-the-art process on its sheet fed lineup, with a full range of options including concept proofing.

CAST & CURE PRINTING AND FINISHING

PRINTING

• UV sheetfed Litho. C&C applied over printed 4 color process, spot colors and whites
• C&C applied during coating process
• C&C can be applied on paperboard and plastics
• C&C can be applied as a flood or spot effect
• Contact Carlson sales person for C&C pattern selection

FINISHING

• Can be die cut, guillotine or PMC cut
• Can be scored, folded, glued & stitched
• Pressure sensitive adhesive can be applied for mounting applications