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Sheen and gloss? Well, they are the same effect. No doubt we use one over the other in certain situations, but it is just a matter of habit, not rule or meaning.
- Sheen and gloss?
- Well, they are the same effect.
- No doubt we use one over the other in certain situations, but it is just a matter of habit, not rule or meaning.
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messier42How are they different?Sheen and gloss?Well, they are the same effect. No doubt we use one over the other in certain situations, but it is just a matter of habit, not rule or meaning.
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Sheen is a thin reflective layer on water. (An oil sheen)
Gloss is a thin reflective layer on paper. (Glossy photo paper)
Gloss is a thin reflective layer on paper. (Glossy photo paper)
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AlpheccaStarsSheen is a thin reflective layer on water. (An oil sheen)Gloss is a thin reflective layer on paper. (Glossy photo paper)I don't think it's that clear-cut, AS:
the sheen of old satin in candlelight.
the gloss of satin
see the sheen of moisture on her lips
The Argentinian sun had glinted off the sheen
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I tend to think of gloss being more reflective and shinier than sheen.
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