If you’re looking to make a bold move on your next print project, foil stamping is the perfect way to create a striking design that is both professional and creative. Foil stamping is a popular finishing process that is used to enhance a printed piece and can be utilized as a stylish treatment on almost any design. The uses range from applying pigment or metallic foil to paper where a heated die is literally stamped into the foil. The variety of color and finish is vast, ranging from opaque pigment to metallic foils to patterns. Even three-dimensional effects can be achieved, through a technique called embossing.
Why try foil stamping on your next design project?
- Preserves color due to the opaque nature of the foil
- Allows light colors and metallics to pop on dark colored paper
- Leaves a bold impression
- Creates an embellishment that can be both simple and lavish in either a fun or elegant way
What projects are best for foil stamping?
- Gift bags
- Business cards
- Marketing collateral
- Invitations
- Book covers
- Holiday cards