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Foil Printing

Foil printing is available on a wide array of different products here at Tiny Box Company, from gift boxes, paper gift bags, and cotton bags, to ribbon, note cards, and more. Quite simply, it’s the process of applying foil to a surface using heat and pressure, and is perfect for brands looking to add their logo to their packaging, as well as anyone who wants to add a bit of luxury to their wedding invitations, party favours, or something else! Take a look here.

Jewellery Boxes

Magnetic Boxes

Presentation Boxes

Colours and Finishes

There are several different finishes available…

Metallic foils have a shiny finish and change in gradient colour under changing light conditions.

Matt foils give a solid fill effect and have a slight shine, but the colours stay the same in all conditions.

Gloss foils give a glossy print effect and have a shine, but maintain their colour.

Satin foils give a shiny print effect with a subtle metallic quality.

Lustre foils give a soft sheer print effect.

What is a print plate?

A print plate is required to foil print your logo or design onto our packaging. This plate is measured to an agreed size, and your logo is etched onto it. This is then stuck to the print machine, while your choice of pretty foil is fed through the machine. As the print plate is stamped down, it perfectly prints your logo onto your chosen packaging for a flawless finish. We then keep this on file to use for all your future packaging, as long as the size or logo don't change. You also own this and at any point, we can send it back to you!

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FAQs

How much does foil printing cost?

There are two costs involved. The first is the print plate - this is between £38-£70, but once we have this, we can use it for all your future packaging (as long as the size or logo don't change!). The other charge is per product being printed, which is required for every printed item/job. This depends on the range or product type - so get in touch for more info!

Is there a minimum order quantity?

Yes - the minimum order for foil printing is 100 units.

What's the lead time for foil printing?

Our current lead time is 5-6 working days, but this may change due to demand and other factors.

What can be foil and digitally branded?

Lots of things! Just look out for the ‘Branding’ tab (right) on the product you'd like printed.

What if I don't have a logo yet?

Good news - we can design a logo for you right here at Tiny Box Company! Our in-house design team will work with you to create what you're looking for and make it print-ready - we charge £20 per half an hour for design work, but once created, all files will be sent to you for future use.

What colours are available for foil printing?

We have a wide range of colours, with finishes including metallic, matt, gloss, and lustre. Choose from gold, silver, red, blue, and more - check out the full list of colours here.

How to upload Artwork

Vector images allow for flexibility - these file types, including EPS, AI and PDF, are constructed using mathematical formulas and are excellent for creating graphics that need to be resized. Logos and brand graphics should be created as a vector so they can be used with smaller items like business cards, but they can also be used on large-scale exhibitions/banners.

Raster images use coloured pixels to form a complete image and must be supplied at 300 DPI at precisely the dimensions needed to eliminate any loss of image or pixelation. Almost all photos found online and in print catalogues are raster images, with common image types including JPEGs, GIFs and PNGs.

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