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Foilstamping

Choose from a rainbow of colors!

Unlike embossing, stamping compresses the paper fibers, covering it with any of a variety of foils. Foil colors are metallic, opague, patterned, tinted or pearlized in nature.

Smooth papers are best suited for reflecting the qualities of foils.

Avoid heavily inked or heavily coated sheets which are not porous enough for the foil to adhere properly. Plastic coatings and varnishes can prevent good foil transfer to the paper causing blisters. Formulation of inks with less than 3% wax content are recommended for foilstamping.

If more than one foil is required on a design, specific sequences may be necessary in the press application. The artwork must be prepared accordingly, for proper coverage and bleeding, just as in printing.

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