Specialty Printing Techniques: Foil, Embossing & Spot UV

18 Spot UV Design Ideas That Make Print Catch the Light

18 spot UV design examples from real creatives, with close-ups of the raised gloss effect and the mask setup that gets your own design printed right.

Sofia Ramirez Jul 24, 2026

Custom Vinyl Lettering and Cut Vinyl Graphics for Any Surface

Custom cut vinyl for windows, walls, doors and vehicles, comparing cast and calendared film, a font a blade can hold, and how to apply it without bubbles.

Jordan Kim Jul 24, 2026

Custom Wrapping Paper to Print Your Own Branded Gift Wrap

Print your own branded gift wrap, with roll widths and sheet sizes, quantity tiers and per unit cost, repeat pattern rules, materials and design tips.

Marcus Chen Jul 24, 2026

6 Reasons to Consider a Product Packaging Redesign

Six signs your product packaging is costing you sales, plus how to plan a redesign and print new boxes, sleeves, labels and tape without stalling.

Sofia Ramirez May 14, 2026

Inside the Holographic Sticker: From Film to Rainbow Shine

Laminated holographic stickers are waterproof and last 3 to 5 years outdoors, and you can see how the film is embossed, the 93 sizes and the price of 100.

Nadia Petrov Nov 18, 2022

3D Lenticular Cups, the Drinkware That Moves in Your Hand

How 3D lenticular cups are made, from interlaced artwork to the bonded lens sheet, with lens pitch, cup sizes, artwork specs and how brands use them.

Sofia Ramirez Dec 4, 2020

3D Lenticular Postcard Trends Shaping Print in 2026

Lenticular postcards bond art under a 31pt lens for depth, flip, morph and animation, and here is how the lens works, the file setup and the cost.

Marcus Chen Aug 26, 2020

Buckslip Ideas That Help Nonprofits Raise More Money

A buckslip is an 8.5 by 3.5 inch insert that adds one nonprofit ask to mail you already send, with sizes, design rules, timing and what a run costs.

Jordan Kim May 28, 2020

Custom Header Cards That Turn a Poly Bag Into a Retail Display

Header card printing explained, from sizing the card to your poly bag and picking a hang hole to choosing stocks and setting up the barcode for retail.

Marcus Chen Nov 3, 2019

Certificate and Award Printing Ideas With a Foil Finish

Print custom diplomas, certificates and awards on parchment, linen or cotton stock with foil seals and embossing, plus standard sizes and wording layouts.

Tobias Reed

Why Color Laser Printing Online Beats the Print Shop Trip

Order color laser printing online in the US: crisp digital prints, free file review, and fast turnaround on flyers, brochures, and more from 4OVER4.

Tobias Reed

Plastic Print Ideas That Outlast Paper Where It Counts

Your plastic printing options explained, from cards, menus and hangtags to outdoor PVC, and when plastic beats paper, so you can print plastic at 4OVER4.

Sofia Ramirez