Raised Foil Printing Collection
Raised foil printing in gold, silver or holographic on business cards from 100 for $86.78, postcards, velvet and suede greeting cards and pocket folders.
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Raised Foil at a glance
- Five raised foil products: 2 by 3.5 inch Business Cards, 4 by 6 or 5 by 7 inch Postcards, Greeting Cards and Suede Greeting Cards that fold to 5 by 7, and 9 by 12 inch Pocket Folders.
- Business cards and postcards can carry the foil on the front or on both sides; both greeting cards take it on the front.
- Pocket folders cap the raised foil at 10% of the design and can add raised spot UV, also up to 10%.
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Raised Foil Business Cards, Postcards, Greeting Cards and Folders
Raised foil printing puts a ridge of gold, silver or holographic foil on 16pt velvet laminated card that you can feel with a fingertip. This collection runs it on five products: business cards, postcards, velvet and suede greeting cards, and pocket folders.
How Raised Foil Differs From Flat Printing
A raised foil card starts as a full color print on 16pt velvet laminated cover, or 16 point suede laminated on the suede greeting cards. The foil then goes on top of your design and stands above the surface. On the pocket folders the raised foil covers up to 10% of the design. When someone picks up the card, their thumb finds the ridge before their eyes read the name.
Flat ink sits level with the sheet; raised foil reflects light at different angles as the card tilts, so your logo, text or accent lines catch the light. Gold, silver and holographic run on the cards and postcards, and the folders add rose gold and red, and each color shifts the mood of your piece. Plain Suede Greeting Cards give the same soft stock without foil, and for a pressed-in effect with no foil at all, see debossing printing.
The raised foil set kit groups three foil pieces that work together, so business cards, postcards and folders can share one design.
Raised Foil by Use
Business cards suit a hand-to-hand meeting, greeting cards suit stationery and events, and folders suit a proposal or a press kit.
Real Estate and Luxury Services
For an agent with high-end listings, 250 or 500 Raised Foil Business Cards with a gold or silver accent match the tone of the listing.
Wedding and Event Stationery
Raised Foil Greeting Cards turn a simple invitation into a keepsake. They fold to 5 by 7 inches for save-the-dates, thank-you notes, gala invitations and fundraiser cards, with matching white wove A7 envelopes as an option.
Proposals and Presentations
Raised Foil Pocket Folders hold a 9 by 12 inch presentation, with an optional raised spot UV layer beside the foil.
Design Tips for Getting Raised Foil Right
Keep Foil Elements Bold
Thin hairline text and ultra-fine details don't hold up well in raised foil. Stick to fonts that are at least 8pt for foil elements, and avoid scripts with extremely thin strokes. Your logo's bold version will always look better in foil than the light version. Download the blank templates before you start designing.
Contrast Is Everything
Gold foil on a white background looks clean, and gold foil on a black printed background looks dramatic. The background color you choose changes the entire personality of your piece. For Raised Foil Postcards, consider a dark background with metallic foil for a mailer that catches the light.
Less Foil, More Impact
Keep foil to a logo, a border or a few accent lines.
Pair Foil with the Right Stock
Both folder stocks are matte laminates, which set off the shine of the foil.
Give yourself time to review a proof before committing to a large run.
Raised Foil Collection Pricing and Options
The product sets the starting price. Raised Foil Business Cards start at 100 for $86.78, Raised Foil Postcards at 100 for $299.00, both greeting cards at 100 for $618.16, and Raised Foil Pocket Folders at 50 for $1,037.97. Cards and postcards run up to 1,000, greeting cards to 500 and folders to 2,500, and the per unit cost falls as you move up the ladder. Cards, postcards and greeting cards print in 7 business days, folders in 10.
Start Your Raised Foil Design with Ready-Made Templates
Start from the blank template for your product. The greeting card template below marks the bleed lines and safe zones. Postcards offer foil on the front or both sides, and greeting cards ship with matching white wove A7 envelopes as an option. Explore the specs and blank templates below to get started.
Press-Ready Blank Templates
What Clients Say About Their Raised Foil Orders
Raised Foil Business Cards carry a 4.9 rating from 105 reviews, Raised Foil Greeting Cards 4.9 from 62, Raised Foil Pocket Folders 4.7 from 25 and the suede greeting cards 4.7 from 10.
"I've been ordering raised foil greeting cards for my calligraphy business for two years now. The foil is crisp, the registration is perfect, and my clients always ask where I get them printed. 4OVER4.COM every time."
- Priya N., ★★★★★
Why 4OVER4.COM for Your Raised Foil Printing
Raised foil has to land on the printed design, stick to a laminated surface and keep its shine. The foil here goes onto velvet, suede, silk matte or soft touch laminated stock, and misaligned foil or a dull sheen shows at once on those surfaces. 4OVER4.COM has printed for 25+ years.
Every artwork is reviewed by an expert against a 30-point checklist before it prints, and 99% of customers say they will reorder.
Every Raised Foil Order Is Backed by 5 Guarantees
When you order from the Raised Foil Collection, 4OVER4.COM puts five guarantees behind your purchase. With 82% of orders shipping early and 99.8% on-time delivery, the on-time guarantee has a record behind it.
- QUALITY - 100% GUARANTEED: Your raised foil finish will be crisp, aligned, and bright. If it's not, 4OVER4.COM reprints it.
- PRICE MATCH - 100% GUARANTEED: Found a lower price on identical raised foil products? 4OVER4.COM matches it and beats it by 10%.
- ON TIME EVERY TIME - 100% GUARANTEED: Your order arrives when promised.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE - 100% GUARANTEED: Real people, real answers, real help with your foil design files.
- ULTIMATE SATISFACTION - 100% GUARANTEED: If you're not happy, 4OVER4.COM makes it right.
Wally helps you choose the right Raised Foil product
From business cards to folders, matched to your project.
Wally lines up the popular raised foil products side by side, from business cards and postcards to greeting cards, suede greeting cards, and pocket folders. He points out how the finish and stock change the feel, so you can match the right one to your need. Then you order it in a few clicks.
Real Greeting Cards Our Customers Printed
Raised Foil Printing Services pricing at a glance
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Raised Foil FAQ
What exactly is raised foil, and how is it different from flat foil stamping?
Raised foil adds a layer of metallic foil that stands above the printed surface. Flat foil stamping sits flush with the sheet, so it shines but has no height.
Which foil colors can I choose across this collection?
Gold, silver or holographic on the business cards, postcards and both greeting cards. The pocket folders swap holographic for rose gold and red, beside gold and silver.
What stock does each raised foil product use?
16pt velvet laminated cover on the business cards and postcards, 16 point soft velvet laminated on the greeting cards, 16 point suede laminated on the suede greeting cards, and 16 point silk matte or soft touch laminated on the pocket folders.
How fast do raised foil orders ship?
Both greeting cards also offer a faster 4 day tier; the business cards, postcards and folders have a single standard tier.
How do I set up my artwork and can I review a proof?
Download the blank template for your product and put the foil on its own layer in a solid spot color. A free online proof is available if you want to check where the foil lands before the run.
