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type: faq
title: "What is first surface printing?"
description: "First surface printing means the decal is applied directly to the front of the glass, so the artwork sits on the side facing the viewer. The ink is on the"
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tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is first surface printing?

First surface printing means the decal is applied directly to the front of the glass, so the artwork sits on the side facing the viewer. The ink is on the

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