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Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
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

What special finishes and effects are available?

Answer

4OVER4 carries a broad menu of specialty finishes and effects that add texture, shine, and dimension well beyond flat ink. Availability varies by product and stock, so the exact list shows on each product page.

  • Foil stamping in metallic tones such as gold and silver for a reflective, high-end accent
  • Raised spot UV and dual-raised effects that add a glossy, tactile ridge over selected artwork
  • Embossing and debossing that press a design up from or down into the sheet
  • Soft-touch, silk, velvet, and gloss lamination that change how the piece feels in hand
  • Holographic and metallic stocks, plus edge painting and die-cutting for custom shapes

Foil in particular has design limits worth knowing early. The foil element should be a clear, solid shape (a simple solid area foils cleanly, while very fine lines or tiny detailed marks may not hold). Foil jobs go through design approval and run on tighter production deadlines, so it helps to confirm your artwork with support before you place the order.

Foil goes on as a real metallic or holographic layer, so it catches light in a way ink alone cannot.

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