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type: faq
title: "What is thermography?"
description: "Thermography fuses a resin powder to wet ink and then heats it so the lettering swells into a raised, glossy finish. It mimics the look of engraving at a l"
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tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is thermography?

Thermography fuses a resin powder to wet ink and then heats it so the lettering swells into a raised, glossy finish. It mimics the look of engraving at a l

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