luxury foil blocking for premium packaging
July 16, 2026

What Makes Foil Blocking the Luxurious Choice?

Hot foil stamping machine applying metallic foil to leather, wood and plastic samples in a workshop
June 17, 2026

Beyond Paper: A Guide to Foiling on Challenging Materials (Leather, Wood, and Plastics)

Operator using a hot foil stamping machine to personalise leather goods in a workshop
May 13, 2026

Choosing the Right Stamping Machine for Leather Beginners

Hot foil doesn’t behave the same on all materials. Discover the difference between leather and imitation leather and how to get better results.
April 15, 2026

Leather vs Imitation Leather: Why the Same Hot Foil Doesn’t Always Work

Foil printing starts with the right colour system. Compare RAL vs Pantone and understand which works best for print, branding, and industrial finishes
March 11, 2026

Which Colour Chart Should You Use – RAL or Pantone?

Feel boxed in by the price tag & difficulty of Adobe? you’re not alone. We break down the core features that make Affinity a compelling substitute
March 4, 2026

How does Affinity (via Canva) compare to Adobe Creative Suite?