Foil stamping is also often referred to as foiling, hot foil stamping, hot stamping foil printing, dry stamping, foil imprinting, leaf stamping or foil stamp design are all terms used to describe the art of hot foil stamping.
When foil stamping is combined with embossing – it can also be called foil embossing!
The process of foil stamping involves pressure and heat. A foil stamping die (metal or polymer) is mounted to a bed of a foil stamping machine and heated. The die holds the image that is to be foil stamped as a raised image.
Pressure from the machine exerted via the die + Heat which enables the foils pigment or metallic film to be released = Foil stamped image.
Unlike PMS colours – Foils are available in set colours. Contrary to popular believe however, there are many more colours available than just gold and silver. Call us to discuss the selection of foils suitable for your job.
Watermarx Graphics recommends you talk through your design and paper stock in the design phase.
Download our Foil Colours PDFRemember… Poor quality art in = poor quality image out.
Watermarx will check you files prior to running film, however we can take no responsibility for errors in client supplied files. If a printing error is a result of incorrect artwork supplied by client, the client will be responsible for reprinting and associated costs.
If your job is going to have a spot UV, do so after you have foil stamped. OR consider using a clear foil +/- and emboss instead of a spot UV on your job – it looks pretty good!
If you are supplying (offset or digitally) pre-printed sheets to be foil stamped – please speak to us before you start your job to ensure the job is planned to eliminate any unwed hiccups!
Watermarx Graphics is a licenced user of CLIQX die systems for foil stamping and embossing.