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FOIL 
STAMPING

Foil stamping is a traditional printing method where metallic foils are transferred to a surface such as cardstock with a steel die at high temperatures. Foil stamping creates a shiny and highly reflective effect. A steel die must be manufactured for each area to be foiled, so this is not an economical approach for prints with variable information such as guest names.

The method has diversified since its rise to prominence in the 19th century to include a variety of processes

such as invitations and packaging.

Gold Foil Stamping Wedding Invitations

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Lasercut Wedding Invitations

LASER CUTTING

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a specialized fine laser to vaporize materials, resulting in a cut edge. While once typically

used for industrial manufacturing applications,

is now used by stationers for stunningly intricate stationery as well!

LETTERPRESS

Letterpress is a traditional technique of

relief printing. Using a large printing press,

a custom created steel die is used to make

a direct impression of an inked, raised surface into various thick, soft cotton stocks. Letterpress inks are matte and not metallic. If you want a more subtle and timeless look, letterpress is stunning!

Letterpress Save the Dates
Marble Surface
Thermography Wedding Invitations

THERMOGRAPHY

Thermography is a specialized process that combines offset printing ink with a powdered resin which is baked so that the resin rises to give the ink a raised, textured effect. Heat is then applied

which melts the resin to form a raised text or image. There are several types of powder used in thermography, both matte and metallic colors. Raised thermography colors such as gold and

silver have metallic properties but are not

reflective like metallic foils.

ENHANCED
RAISED FOIL

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Enhanced raised foil is a cross between traditional foil stamping and thermography; enhanced foil creates a raised effect that is quite shiny and reflective!

It is often less expensive than traditional foil stamping but does have limitations as it can only be done on the very smoothest of stocks.

It is perfect for foiling over images

such as photos!

Laser Cut Wedding Invitations
Marble Surface
Die Cut Wedding Invitations

DIE CUTTING

Die cutting is the general process of using a custom steel die to shear webs of low-strength materials, such as card stock, paper, cloth or fibers and some other low resistance materials. These dies are best for cutting simplistic shapes, unlike laser cutting.

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DIGITAL
PRINTING

Digital printing is a method of printing from a graphic design software directly to a variety of media, such as card stock and paper. It usually refers to professional printing where small-run jobs (under 5,000) are printed using large-format and high-end laser printers. Digital printing uses non-opaque CMYK toners to achieve beautiful color prints.

Wedding Invitations

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