Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
Can very small design elements be printed with gold foil?
Answer
Very small or thin design elements can be tricky with gold foil stamping, because fine details may not transfer cleanly and can lose legibility. It helps to keep foil elements a little bolder than you might for standard ink.
- Thin lines and tiny type are the most likely to break up.
- If your design leans on delicate detail, ask your printer about alternatives like spot gloss.
- Reviewing the artwork before production helps set the right expectation for how the fine elements will read.
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