Glossary of Terms 2 Pack Inks Inks which use a chemically reactive hardener.  This hardener must be added in the correct quantity to the ink before printing to ensure the ink cures correctly. UV Cured Inks Inks which is cured by the use of UV lights. Abrasive blasting The process of roughening, treating or cleaning a surface, with the use of a jet of blasting media propelled by compressed air or stream. Air Cured Inks Inks which is cured by exposure to air. Blasting media Grains which are made from media such as garnet or sand, that are propelled to form the jet used in the process of abrasive blasting. Cures The hardening or drying of a media applied to a surface, such an ink or powder coating. Dry The process of removing moisture or hardening a media applied to a surface, such a ink or paint. Emulsion Light sensitive coating applied to a silk screen, used to apply the printing design to the screen. Gloss The shiny and reflective qualifies of a surface or coating on a surface. Opacity The level at which a surface or surface coating can transmit light through it.  ie is the coating see through Pigments The solid coloured particles used in inks, paints and dyes to give them there colour. Powder coating A tough finishing coating that can be applied to many surfaces.  Powder coating involves coating surfaces with a dry powder which requires baking to cure. Screen A stencil used for screen printing which in cannot pass through.  The screen normally consists of a wooden or metal rectangular frame, with a silk mesh stretched across it.  The printing design is then applied to the mesh, so it can be used to print with. Spray painting The painting of surfaces by applying a fine spray of tiny droplets of paint. Substrates A surface which is to be painted, printed etc.