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Here are some of our top foil printing tips:

• Foiling areas must be wax-free with a surface tension of 38 dynes per square cm or above, we might sometimes be able to work with a lower dyne level
• Allow at least 25mm from grip / lay edge to the area to be foiled
• Up to SRA3 put the grip edge should be at the top of the sheet and lay to the right edge
• Above SRA3 the lay edge to be to the left
• Always consider the choice of paper or board before offering foil printing as a finish
• Do not reverse out foil blocking areas to assist with registration
• Larger text size works better than smaller text and typefaces generally appear bolder once foiled. Be aware of this during the design phase
• If foiling two areas; a solid area and a fine area, expect to make two machine passes
• When preparing artwork for embossing always remember to accommodate for the bevel
• It is not yet possible to foil onto spot UV varnish or certain inks and other varnishes
• Always consider what will be on the reverse side of the hologram as it could detract from the hologram effect
• For the best hologram effects avoid square corners if possible
• If sealing use an aqueous rather than solvent-based sealant

We are always on hand to discuss jobs, produce proofs or trial various substrates. Please contact your nearest Blockfoil office – we’re always willing to help out.