Digital Foiling

Digital Foiling
Digital foiling is a faster and more affordable process for your short-run print jobs.  It is a simple process of printing black toner in the area where the foil is to go. The foil is then essentially melted to the toner using heat, producing a high quality, detailed image.  Time and costs are saved as there is no custom-made die block, stamping machine or out-sourced labour as used in the traditional offset hot foiling process. Check out these gorgeous prints from...
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Digital 3D Overgloss

3D Overgloss
Digital print has evolved rapidly over the last few years. You can now create embellishment effects that. previously, could only be produced with offset or letterpress. 3D Overgloss is one of those embellishments. In the past, we would use a Spot UV to create a high build overgloss. This is still the case for long run jobs but it does involves both time and cost to outsource. However, for short runs, we now have certain digital print systems with the capability to lay varnishes down in varying thicknesses. This replicates the high build effect. The cover of GSM13, designed by Ariki Creative and printed by Fuzed, is a great example of this. These business cards also show how 3D Overgloss can be used both for aesthetics and practicality. The raised surface of the 3D overgloss is an effective means of printing...
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Filed Under ICON Inspirations

Metalik Foil Paper

Metalik Foil Paper
Digital compatible metallic stocks can produce striking results that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive for short-run printing. Check out Metalik, a one-sided foilcoated paper from BJ Ball. This option is great where you want an all-over metallic foil effect. Let's take a look... Digitally printed in black on highly reflective copper card, this sample shows how a simple design can be elevated by using a foil stock.  CMYK Black on BJ Ball Metalik Copper 330gsm Combining specialty toner with a foil stock can create effective results. Here, the foil stock is overprinted  with a clear toner.  CMYK + Clear Toner on BJ Ball Metalik Gold 330gsm The ‘metallic blue’ in this design is actually a CMYK gradient printed over a silver foil stock. A white toner creates the diamond...
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Filed Under Dry Toner, Foiling, ICON Inspirations, Packaging, Point of sale

Digital Embellishments

Digital Print Neon Toner
Digital Print Technology is evolving rapidly. Take a look at the embellishments you can now create digitally - Neons, Whites, Metallics & Varnishes just to name a few... Certain digital print systems have the capacity to use toners beyond the standard CMYK. The above promo piece demonstrates the eye popping colour that a neon toner can add to digitally printed artwork. White and metallic toners have opened up a new realm of possibilities, especially when printing on dark or coloured paper Clever use of digital 3D overgloss means you can read these business cards in two alphabets at once - English and Braille! The clear 3D overgloss has a raised surface without obscuring the CMYK printing underneath. A whole new world of possibilities is now open to you when printing...
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Filed Under Dry Toner, HP Indigo, ICON Inspirations
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