Foil Stamping & Embossing

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Overview: Adding metallic or 3D layers to a print piece.

What is Foil Stamping & Embossing?

Add a punch to your design with foil stamping or embossing. The creation processes of foil stamping and embossing are very similar but produce vastly different results. In foil stamping, heat is used on a metallic film to create a shiny design on top of a label. In embossing, an image is pressed into the back of a label giving it the appearance of being on the front of the label. Essentially, foil stamping transfers colorful foils to the front of a print design, while embossing creates an image through the back of a print design.

Torn between Foil Stamping & Embossing Options?

Embossing a label produces a more 3D effect with a raised surface giving it a textured feel. Foil stamping does not produce the same 3D effect, but the bright foils give an illusion of depth. That said, foil stamping and embossing techniques can be combined for a very dramatic result and a great first impression.

Foil Stamping & Embossing Benefits

  • Attention-grabbing “wow” factor for any print piece

Foil Stamping & Embossing Capabilities

  • Automatic 28 x 40 maximum sheet size

  • Automated and handfed

 
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Project Samples

Featured
Love Peace Joy Card
Love Peace Joy Card

This holiday greeting card was foil stamped and die cut to add an eye-catching finishing touch. It was folded into fours and carton packaged for shipment.

Happy Holidays Chocolate Holder
Happy Holidays Chocolate Holder

This Hershey's Happy Holiday Chocolate Box Sleeves include foil stamping as an attention-grabbing feature on store shelves. It was also die cut, trimmed, and taped for added finishes.

Simon Lever Financial Folder
Simon Lever Financial Folder

This Simon Lever Financial Folder was sent through a Bobst foiling machine to emboss the yellow and blue details on the front cover. To finish it, this piece was glued and hand-assembled.

Donna Karan Perfume Cards
Donna Karan Perfume Cards

These Donna Karan Perfume Cards were printed on specialty paper that easily absorbs the moisture from the perfume. Each pattern was individually cut and shrink-wrapped. It was distributed to department stores around the country.

Mother Mary Card
Mother Mary Card

These Mother Mary greeting cards were embossed and foil stamped for a really interesting and unique finishing touch. The cards were individually cut to send out for disbursement.

Franklin Mint
Franklin Mint

This 8 inch round Ben Franklin paper mint has high-end gold foil and embossing features, making it a great addition to any brochure, folder, or mailer project.

Mississippi Invite
Mississippi Invite

This unique, foil-stamped invitation was precisely die cut to give it the unique shape of the state of Mississippi.