Foil stamping

Foil stamping, (also known as foil application) typically a commercial printing process, is the application of metallic or pigmented foil on to a solid surface by application of a heated die onto foil, making it permanently adhere to the surface below leaving the design of the die.

## Contents

* 1 Description
* 2 Types
* 3 Foil
* 4 References

## Description

In the process known as hot foil stamping, foil stamping machines uses heat to transfer metallic foil to a solid surface. Examples of items that are foil stamped include annual reports, pocket folders, product packaging, note cards/thank you cards, business cards, envelopes and letterhead. The foil stamp is a permanent process.

## Types

There are two primary types of foil stamping machines. The first type is manual and the second is pneumatic (air powered), which typically used in a commercial print shop. Manual foil stampers are ideal for low jobs and the pneumatic is ideal for medium to high-volume jobs.[1]

Commercial Foil Stamping is usually produced on a Kluge foil stamp press or a Heidelberg Windmill retro fitted for foil stamping. [2]

## Foil

Foils come in a wide selection of colors and finishes, from the most commonly used metallic gold and silver to foils with pearlescent and holographic effects. [3]

## References

1. ↑ "Types of Foil Stampers". http://www.officezone.com/how-to-choose-a-hot-foil-stamper.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
2. ↑ "Kluge Foil Stamp Press - Corcoran Printing". http://corcoranprinting.com/tag/kluge-foil-stamp-press. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
3. ↑ "Foil Stamping can help your product-packaging and other materials stand out - Corcoran Printing". http://corcoranprinting.com/foil-stamping-can-help-your-product-packaging-and-other-materials-stand-out.

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