Method of molding decorative elements for consumer packaging
A method of molding a decorative product packaging, comprising the steps of: molding a product container or cap; applying a UV curable liquid to surfaces and/or cavities in the container or cap; then exposing the UV curable liquid to UV radiation to form a solid coating adhered to surfaces and/or filling cavities on the container or cap. The present invention provides dramatic effects, particularly where the container or cap are clear or tinted, because the solid coating can be tinted a contrasting color, providing a striking contrast to the container or cap.
1. A method of molding a decorative product packaging, comprising the steps of:
molding a product container or cap, said product container or cap having a plurality of surfaces or one or more cavities therein;
applying a UV curable liquid to one or more of said plurality of surfaces or to said one or more cavities;
exposing said UV curable liquid to a UV light source of a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient time to cure said UV curable liquid to a solid coating adhered to said one or more of said plurality of surfaces or to said one or more cavities;
applying a second UV curable liquid to one or more of said plurality of surfaces or to said one or more cavities;
exposing said second UV curable liquid to a UV light source of a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient time to cure said second UV curable liquid to a solid coating adhered to said one or more of said plurality of surfaces or to said one or more cavities.
2. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said UV curable liquid is untinted such that after exposing said UV curable liquid to a UV light source, said cured solid coating is transparent.
3. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said UV curable liquid is tinted such that after exposing said UV curable liquid to a UV light source, said cured solid coating is colored.
4. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said substrate comprises a transparent or semi-transparent material.
5. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said substrate comprises an opaque material.
6. A method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising placing decorative elements to one or more of said plurality of surfaces or to said one or more cavities or between said layers of UV curable liquid.
7. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said UV curable liquid contains one or more of additives, fillers, glitter fillers, flake fillers, and decorative elements.
8. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said UV curable liquid is applied to said substrate in a free form, pattern or design to provide said substrate with an embossed surface texture.