To apply a liquid coating or ink over a textured, embossed, or grained surface and then wipe the high spots clean. This leaves the pigment trapped only in the valleys and depressions, creating a two-tone effect commonly used on imitation leather, vinyl book covers, and decorative plastics.
Heard on the job
We need to spanish this vinyl run with a darker brown to make the faux leather grain pop.
Also heard as
- Spanishing