Surface Treatments and Finishes.  This title is available as part of the  Focus D&T Online Resource Pack. See below for sample screenshots and a list of topics.

Finishes for Metal

●  Why Finish Metals?
●  Anodising
●  Bluing
●  Dip Coating
●  Electroplating
●  Enamelling
●  Galvanising
●  Painting
●  Polishing & Buffing
●  Powder Coating
●  Water Transfer Printing

Finishes for Timber and Wood

●  Why Finish Wood?
●  Surface Preparation
●  Dyes & Stains
●  Oil
●  Paint
●  Shellac / French polishing
●  Tanalising
●  Varnish & Lacquer
●  Wax
●  Vene

Finishes for Polymers

●  Why Finish Polymers?
●  Diamond Edge Polishing & Buffing Acrylic
●  Flame Polishing Acrylic
●  GRP Gelcoat
●  Plating on Plastic
●  Laser Marking, Engraving & Etching
●  Textured Moulds
●  Vinyl Decals & Stickers

Finishes for Textiles:

●  Why Finish Textiles?
●  Dyeing
●  Laser Finishing
●  Printing
●  Biological
●  Chemical
●  Mechanical
●  Smart
●  Appliqué
●  Embellishment
●  Painting
●  Embroidery
●  Quilting


Finishes for Paper and Board

●  Why Finish Papers and Boards?
● Edge Finishing
● Embossing & Debossing
● Hot Foil Blocking
● Edge Staining & Painting
● Marbling
● Packaging Laminates & Films
● Varnishing & Lamination

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