UV varnish
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- Christian0
^ foil stamp
Black on black or transparent on black is pretty common. White on white, transparent on white not so much. It's visibility I'm concerned about. Would rather skip foil this time.
- utopian0
A blind emboss with a spot clear varnish should do the trick. I have them on my biz cards, they look fab and shit.
- Christian0
The first idea was to go with blind deboss on the back of the card (logo) and screen print contact info on the front. The printer said the deboss will fuck up the contact side by punching through. Stock is matt white 600gm.
- he's right, you'd have to laminate 2 pieces after the debosshorton
- Christian0
Definitely doing double but before I sign off on this would like to see as many examples of it done on white. Ehhh
- Christian0
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I can never tell, still looks like foil press because of the deboss.
- Christian0
What is the min. thickness of stock for the emboss/deboss not to show through on the other side? Is it possible to just press it in on one side?
Here is how embossing/debossing works: < <
But is it possible to do it this way: | <*drunk
- formed0
I like foil press because you can get different depths, kinda like debossing. Just go into your printer and run some tests.
Your guy should be able to run some examples with you, so you don't commit until you are sure. I've tried a dozen foils before settling on one color before, well worth the time if your printer (stamper? presser?) is willing.
- Ranger0
You need to work with a decent printer and ask them. My old company had their business cards foiled the same colour as the print and it was barely noticeable, they thought it would have a bit of bite looking subtle and stylish but it may as well have been a cheap varnish for all you could see of it. I think it was probably done on the cheap though. Likewise we did some thermographic cards and they ended up all curled up due to the moisture in the cards being cooked out or something. Again I'm sure it was done to pinching too much on the print costs.
- matski0
A white or clear foil would be better than a varnish.
White or clear varnish on white stock – not a good idea! Not enough contrast when light reflects from the varnish.
If you do, make sure the stock has a matte finish.
- Christian0
Yup, going with a totally matt stock. Foild might break off unevenly on small details, no?
- Gnash0
It depends on the stock as well, but if the budget can handle it I'd lay down a flood matte first. Don't do the gloss as an "inline" varnish -- it's cheaper but totally ineffective.
- formed0
My cards have a black on black foil and the details look great. The white on black breaks off every handful of cards, but it is so minor I don't think it is something to be overly concerned with.