Print Finishing

In this blog post, we'll explore the exciting possibilities of foil blocking on plantable seed paper and discover how you can create eco-friendly pieces that leave a lasting impression. To achieve successful foil blocking on plantable seed paper, there are a few important factors to keep in mind. The thickness of the paper plays a crucial role in the foil blocking process. Plantable seed paper has a charmingly textured and uneven finish compared to regular paper due to the way it is made. Wildflower...

We are excited to share groundbreaking news regarding the stamping foils we use. A recent study conducted by Foilco, our certified manufacturer and supplier of stamping foils, has demonstrated that their foils can be composted, and they even have the potential to enhance seed germination. This is a significant milestone in the journey towards establishing foil's sustainability credentials and promoting eco-friendly practices...

Design and print professionals often employ blind debossing and embossing techniques to add an elegant and sophisticated touch to their projects. Understanding the differences between these techniques is essential to achieve the desired visual effect. This blog post aims to explore the unique characteristics, applications, and considerations of blind debossing and embossing...

Are you ready to explore a powerful tool that can enhance your professional image? In this blog post, we delve into the captivating realm of foil stamped business cards and discover how they can transform your personal brand. Let's explore the vast potential that foil stamping offers for creative professionals like yourself...

Our creative print studio has thoroughly tested (and planted! that's our grasshopper greeting card shown above) different printing methods on various seed papers. We are very pleased to announce that we’re now highly proficient at both handling and digitally printing on seed paper that contains UK native wildflower seeds. Our wildflower seed paper is made in the UK and is perfect for eco-friendly business cards, flyers, menus, wedding stationery, swing tags, greeting cards, notebook covers and m...

Our brown kraft business cards are printed on traditional kraft card and can be customised with a huge range of print finishing options. There are very few companies that offer such a wide range of options when it comes to working with brown kraft card stock...

Traditional spot UV involves a UV varnish being applied to paper to create a high gloss finish in certain ‘spot’ areas of a design. This process can only be produced on coated papers and is most commonly used on top of either a matt or soft touch laminate finish. This is because the matt finish of the lamination provides even more contrast with the spot UV. Traditional spot UV can’t be used on uncoated papers because it requires a coating to sit on top of. However, an excellent alternative to sp...

Edge gilding business cards is a specialist process that takes time and care. It is a process that cannot be rushed if you want to achieve good results. Not taking your time during each stage can lead to the foil edges flaking off at the very end, which means starting all over again. The first step is to tightly clamp the stack of business cards between two blocks of wood that are the same size, or slightly smaller than the business cards. We have several 12” g clamps that we use, along with a s...