The name gives a big clue to how pad printing works. The process involves transferring ink from a silicone pad onto the item... moreThe name gives a big clue to how pad printing works. The process involves transferring ink from a silicone pad onto the item you want printed. You could think of it as like those stamps you probably used to make crafts when you were a kid – though obviously professional pad printing is much more sophisticated!
The pad printing machine holds both the pad and the product steady and then presses the pad into an ink plate, which has been tailored to the shape of your logo or artwork. The pad is then pressed onto the object and left to air dry. It’s pretty straightforward. less