---
type: guide
title: "How Holographic Foil Catches Light and What Artwork It Needs"
description: "How holographic foil differs from metallic foil, the artwork a foil layer needs, and the design choices that keep a rainbow effect from swallowing your type."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/guide/holographic-foil-stamping-explained-effects-costs-and-artwork-setup
tags: ["guide"]
timestamp: 2026-08-08T21:25:50.722Z
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# How Holographic Foil Catches Light and What Artwork It Needs

How holographic foil differs from metallic foil, the artwork a foil layer needs, and the design choices that keep a rainbow effect from swallowing your type.

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