Put Foil In Your Plans

Magnesium and copper dies are used for routine flat stamping and some debossing. Brass dies are preferred when foiling and embossing are to be done in one pass. Brass can also be more precisely sculpted or tooled to exacting specifications.

What paper grades can be used?

Smooth, coated and uncoated paper and board stock will accept hot stamping foils. The choice depends on the look desired. Smooth stocks are recommended for higher metallic foils, especially if lettering is less than 8 point or fine line detail is involved. When using tints or pearls, uncoated stock is recommended. Tints should be stamped on natural colored stocks. When ordering foil, let the supplier know what kind of stock you'll be working with so a foil made especially for that grade can be shipped.