Dies are the critical tool for achieving the desired results. There are a number of die materials available, including magnesium, copper and brass. The decision to use one over the […]
Press Tip: Preparing Artwork: Production for Holograms
For a standard Holographic Pattern Foil, select an available holographic foil and provide your foil stamper with line art from which to produce a flat or sculptured stamping die. Chances […]
Press Tip: Preparing Artwork: Production for Embossing and Foil Stamping
When preparing designs that are to be embossed to a single level, make a sharp photocopy or a black-and-white key line with a tissue overlay and instructions for the die […]
Press Tip: Production Techniques (Part 3 of 3): Ink Over Foil
If you wish to overprint the foil with ink, there are special foil formulations for this application as well as foiling over ink. Foil stamping is truly a value-added process. […]
Press Tip: Production Techniques (Part 2 of 3): Foil Over Ink
It’s important to note that wax-free inks are necessary if you are foil stamping over a printed surface. High levels of wax in conventional inks will melt from the heat […]
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