A printing technique or visual effect where one solid color gradually blends into another without a harsh dividing line. In older letterpress and lithography, this was achieved by placing different inks side by side in the ink fountain and allowing the rollers to mix them slightly at the edges.
Heard on the job
The client wants a sunset fondu on the poster background, so set up the fountain with yellow on the left blending into red on the right.
Also heard as
- split fountain
- rainbow printing