Special finishes elevate paper with tactile and visual appeal, adding luxury and shine!
Special Finishing Dies
Hot foiling and embossing are sophisticated print finishing techniques that can transform ordinary materials into extraordinary creations.
Using special finishes rather than just flat foiling can add a touch of luxury, visual interest, and tactile appeal. Whether you’re looking to impress clients, create memorable packaging, or add a special touch to personal projects, hot foiling and embossing offer a wealth of possibilities.
We can produce emboss, deboss and fluted dies.
If you would like to try something different, get in touch. We will hold your hand through the whole process from artwork to plate!
Types of Finishes
Embossing
Embossing adds emphasis and sophistication through creating a raised image or text. This eye-catching and specialist technique requires a magnesium (female) die and a matching (male) polymer counter die. We can also produce in brass for longer runs.
Debossing
Debossing is the opposite of embossing, creating an indented or recessed design. Debossing especially into leather items is a subtle and understated effect that adds elegance and naturally draws the eye.
Foil embossing
Foil embossing uses fluted dies or combination blocks, they are the perfect solution for hot foil printing detailed emboss and foil in one machine pass. These dies are mainly used for high end packaging and wherever a luxury feel is required. There are no registration issues as the emboss and foil processes are carried out at the same time.
The emboss is shallower than a standard emboss to allow the foil to get right into all the detail. Fluted foil dies are produced on 1/4″ brass and are supplied with resin, epoxy board mounted counter dies.