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title: "Foil vs Spot UV vs Embossing on Business Cards, Compared"
description: "Foil, spot UV and embossing compared on cost, tooling, artwork limits and what each one does to the back of the card, with real 4OVER4 starting prices."
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# Foil vs Spot UV vs Embossing on Business Cards, Compared

Foil, spot UV and embossing compared on cost, tooling, artwork limits and what each one does to the back of the card, with real 4OVER4 starting prices.

See [all guide concepts](index.md).

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