Doming process is achieved by printing the logo on a self-adhesive label with a layer of acrylic resin. The application of resin is done on a paper support previously digitally printed. This methodology is very resistant because the resin layer protects both the printed image and the product itself from impacts and scratches. Once the labels are infused with acrylic resin, they undergo heat treatment in an oven. Immediately after the hardening phase, the labels are ready to be applied to gadgets. This resin layer creates an illusion of depth and protection, creating a three-dimensional effect.
Doming offers the possibility to print any type of logo with different shapes and colors, through a high-quality process. This type of printing offers a particular optical effect created through a transparent bubble. The resin plays the dual role of protecting the underlying image and giving it a visual effect of "enlargement" and greater brightness. The logo can be reproduced in a chromatic range with multiple shades as it is created with a full-color digital print. It should be noted that the doming procedure may require a longer time interval compared to traditional printing methodologies. This is due to the dosing, drying, and hardening phases of the resins involved. It is important to emphasize that this technique is applied exclusively on flat or predominantly flat surfaces.
A significant advantage of doming lies in the opportunity to carry out printing in a wide range of color shades, preserving the gradations present in the original file. The doming technique can be applied to a diverse range of materials. Any item with a flat surface proves suitable and suitable for receiving a sticker. The main materials used for applying the sticker are: metal, wood, plastic, and cardboard.
There is no maximum number of representable colors because a full-color print is applied. It is possible to print gradients and achieve a very vivid rendering of the original logo image. This capacity is characterized by the fact that it is a digital print.
The doming procedure may require more time than more traditional printing techniques. The main causes are the dosing, drying, and hardening phases of the resin. The apparatus dedicated to the realization of this print is mainly designed for the processing of voluminous productions. For this reason, it is suggested to use doming for a large number of customizations and not small quantities.
Doming is a more expensive type of printing compared to more classic customizations. However, at the same time, it offers maximum color rendering and image protection through resin. It is important to remember that costs may vary depending on the material on which the sticker is applied and the size of the printing area.
The doming printing process is applied to a large number of items and is suitable for decorating uniform and flat surfaces. This technique is predominantly used for items such as keychains, USB drives, mirrors, pins, tape measures, and bag hooks.
Its realization is possible only within a limited printing area and is recommended for small-sized products. It is an adhesive resin that can only be applied to flat and regular surfaces. However, it is still a very elegant printing technique that offers an unprecedented visual effect.
