Nothing says "fancy" like foil stamping, but what exactly is it? Foil stamping, hot stamping or hot foil stamping is the application of pigment or metallic foil to paper using a heated die. The die presses the foil onto the surface under pressure, leaving the design of the die on the paper.
Foil stamping is frequently combined with embossing to produce a three dimensional image. Check out our hot foil stamping in action video to see a foil stamping press in operation, and see a visual sample on our custom printing effects page.
Types of Foil
There are many types of foil that can make your printed piece pop.
Metallic Foils have a metal-like sheen and a shine or shimmer, and come in a variety of colors, such as gold, silver, copper, green, blue and red.
Gloss Pigment Foils have a high glossy, but non-metallic finish and come in many colors.
Matte Pigment Foils have a dull finish with deep solid colors.
Special Effects Foils such as marbles, woodgrains, leathers or pearl add distinctive textures and looks.
Holographic Foils use the transfer of a hologram image onto unique foils. Holographic foils add a dramatic effect that oftens provides a "high-tech" look.
Benefits of Hot Foil Stamping
Greater brand perception: Research shows that by adding foil or other interesting effects to your piece, consumers perceive a higher value and quality of your product.
Attention-grabbing effects: Foil stamping helps make your printed piece stand out from the crowd with its distinctive and eye-catching appeal.
What can you Foil Stamp?
Foil can be applied to most paper stocks, even magnetic paper. However, the ideal paper stock for metallic foil or other foil stamps is gloss cover or other stocks with a smooth surface. Linen or other textured papers can be a challenge for foil due to their uneven surfaces, as the foil may not look as crisp.
Business cards, brochures, presentation folders, greeting cards, note cards or invitations are some of the endless possibilities that you can foil stamp. Add a touch of class to your marketing materials with elegant and affordable foil stamping. Request our custom printing effects sample to see examples of these effects first-hand.
Gold and Silver Hot Foil Stamping Samples
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