Foil Stamping
Foil stamping is a unique and vibrant ink-less technique. Foil stamping is a specialty printing process that uses metal dies and heat to seal a thin layer of foil material onto the paper.
Foil is an opaque medium, so the color does not change based on the paper. This makes metallic and lighter color foil great for darker or colored papers. Foils are available in a variety of finishes including metallic, matte, glossy, pearlescent and patterns.
Employing several layers of foil in various colors, or combining ink and foil stamping, can further enhance your project. Foil stamping can also be combined with embossing to add extra dimension.
What to know about foil stamping
- Foils do not follow the Pantone system, so make sure you consider that when choosing processes for your brand.
- Rule and font thickness and size. Fine lines and small type pose challenges unless they are designed within specific tolerances. Rules must be .25 points or wider. Bear in mind that the paper you select may also dictate a rule’s thickness.
- Paper finishes, particularly those with textured surfaces, can affect a foil’s ability to adhere to the surface. To ensure a trouble-free project, request a die strike on several papers and select one that you and your manufacturer can agree upon.
- Foil is applied to paper with pressure. As a result, the process leaves a slight impression on the paper. If you’re looking to foil both sides of a sheet, the impression from one side could interfere with the other.
- When combining with offset printing, wax free inks must be used or foil will not adhere properly to areas with ink coverage.
- A matte foil is less shiny in appearance and can achieve a more subdued look, while a gloss foil is reflective and shinier. When used on uncoated paper, clear or semi-transparent foil creates a subtle effect.
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