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type: faq
title: "What exactly is foil stamping and how does it work?"
description: "Foil stamping presses a thin layer of metallic or pigmented foil onto paper using a heated metal die. The heat activates an adhesive on the foil so it bond"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What exactly is foil stamping and how does it work?

Foil stamping presses a thin layer of metallic or pigmented foil onto paper using a heated metal die. The heat activates an adhesive on the foil so it bond

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