Foil Stamping
Foil stamping is a specialty printing technique that uses heat, pressure, and metallic or pigmented foil to create shiny, metallic, or reflective designs and text on paper, cardboard, leather, or other materials. It adds a luxurious and eye-catching finish to printed materials, enhancing their visual appeal and perceived value.

Here’s how the foil stamping process typically works:

Preparation: The design or text to be foil stamped is prepared as a metal die or plate. This die is typically made from brass or magnesium and has the reverse of the desired design etched or engraved into its surface.

Foil Selection: A roll of thin foil, usually made from metallic materials such as gold, silver, copper, or other colors, is selected based on the desired finish. The foil comes in various finishes, including glossy, matte, holographic, and patterned.

Application: The foil is placed over the area of the substrate (the material being stamped) where the design or text is to be stamped. The metal die is then heated, and pressure is applied to the foil and substrate using a foil stamping machine or press.

Stamping: The heated die presses down onto the foil and substrate, transferring the foil onto the surface of the substrate in the shape of the design or text. The heat and pressure cause the foil to adhere to the substrate, creating a shiny, metallic, or reflective finish.

Cooling and Removal: After stamping, the substrate is allowed to cool briefly before the foil is peeled away, leaving behind the stamped design or text. The foil adheres to the substrate only in areas where the heat and pressure were applied, creating a precise and crisp impression.

Foil stamping is commonly used for various applications such as book covers, packaging, stationery, business cards, invitations, and promotional materials. It adds a touch of elegance, sophistication, and luxury to printed materials, making them stand out and leave a lasting impression on the viewer.