How do you foil wedding invitations?

Foil adds a metallic shine to text, borders or motifs on your invitations. There are two main ways to do it. The traditional method is hot foil stamping. A metal plate is made with your design, then heated. A roll of foil is placed between the plate and the paper, and the plate presses the foil onto the card. This creates a crisp, slightly raised finish that feels luxurious. It is best for text, lines and simple shapes. The second method is digital foiling, which uses a printer that applies foil without a metal plate. This is quicker and works well for small runs or more detailed designs, but the finish is usually flat rather than raised. Both methods work best on smooth or lightly textured paper. Heavy textures can stop the foil from sticking evenly. Foil comes in many colours, including gold, silver, rose gold and copper. You can foil the whole card or just parts of it. Keep your design simple, because foil works best with clear, bold shapes. Fine text may not foil cleanly, especially at small sizes. You can also combine foil with other finishes like letterpress or embossing, but this increases the cost and production time. Always ask your printer for a proof before the full run.