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Metallic Foil Postcards Lamination + Gold / Silver Foil

Metallic Foil Postcards

Lamination + Gold / Silver Foil

Raised foil postcards stand out with their silver or gold custom foil printing. Our wholesale foil printing produces a premium look popular for invitations cards and certificates

16pt + 2pt Laminated Stock

16pt + 2pt Laminated Stock

Our regular 16pt C2S stock is laminated with a silky matte lamination to create the smooth texture and thickness of these metallic foil postcards before we add our foil finish printing.

Gold and Silver Foil Printing

With custom foil printing, you’ll be able to offer your clients gold foil printed holiday postcards, silver foil finish wedding invitations, and more. The possibilities are endless with metallic foil postcard printing.

Gold and Silver Foil Printing
Raised Foil Postcards

Raised Foil Postcards

Our foil finish printing technique causes the gold or silver metallic foil to rise slightly from the postcard. That’s why our metallic foil postcards come with a unique tactile experience that your customer will love.

Special Instructions

Please submit two PDF files:

  • 1. Regular full color artwork
  • 2. Metallic Foil template indicating the area of the Metallic Foil

On template file, indicate area of Metallic Foil by using 100% K. Non Foil areas should be white. For best results, ensure this file is vector.

If ordering a 4/4 job with Metallic Foil on only one side, please ensure that page 1 of your artwork is the Foil side

Step 1

Step 1

Ensure the file matches the product's required dimensions. Ensure that the artwork is created in CMYK 300 dpi with 1/16 inch bleeds on all sides.

Step 2

Step 2

Separate artwork into two files: one is for foil lamination, for which the artwork's color should be set to 100% black. Another file should be in the CMYK color space for artwork that is not foil printed.

Step 3

Step 3

Export all files into PDF format with bleeds.

Important Instructions
For best results, we strongly recommend you ensure the following to avoid delays and/or unexpected print results.
  1. Supply fonts larger than 8pt
  2. Use sans serif fonts
  3. Avoid having artwork underneath the foil areas (i.e. using a mask instead)
  4. Avoid areas of heavy foil coverage with small/fine (non-foil) text or linework knocked out, as there is a tendency for these to fill in.
  5. CAUTION: Our foil machine manufacturer does not recommend extending the foil design to the trimmed edge of the card, as there would be a high possibility of the foil peeling off along the trimmed edges. There should be at least a 5mm foil-free area around the edges. If you supply foil files with full bleed, please note our automation will automatically apply a 5 mm gap (from the trim edge) on your foil files to prevent the risks of the trimmed edges lifting/peeling. The non-foiled gap area may be visible along the edges as a result. It is best to avoid full bleed on your foil files for the above reasons.
Special Instructions: Please submit two PDF files:
  1. Regular full color artwork
  2. Metallic Foil template indicating the area of the Metallic Foil

On template file, indicate area of Metallic Foil by using 100% K. Non Foil areas should be white. For best results, ensure this file is vector.

If ordering a 4/4 job with Metallic Foil on only one side, please ensure that page 1 of your artwork is the Foil side

How to Prepare Your Files

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How to set up multi-page files properly

File Orientation Guide

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How to set up proper orientation for your files

File Orientation refers to the orientation of the artwork files submitted. Ensure that they are submitted to back up properly to produce the intended result.

Flat Artwork (Postcards, Flyers etc.)

File Orientation

How To Set Up Your Files

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Learn how to set up your files the right way.

General File Preparation Guidelines

  1. Download our guides to ensure a more optimal print result.
  2. Be sure to DELETE any hidden layers that are not intended to print (ie: setup guide layers or other hidden artwork layers) to ensure no risk of them appearing on the final print.
  3. Each job (including multiple paged projects) must be submitted as a single PDF file. Ensure that all pages are the same size.
  4. Files must be submitted with proper orientation to ensure proper back up.
  5. It is best to try to avoid using borders in your design. If a border is too close to the trim, the trim may be slightly off-center.
  6. File must consist of 1/8" bleed and all important art and text must be within the safety margin.
  7. Ensure that your PDF is high res and that all images are CMYK at 300 DPI.
  8. Black type should have the following values: C0, M0, Y0, K100.
  9. Embed or outline all fonts.
  10. For best colour results, supply a CMYK only files.
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Common Issues

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How to avoid common file issues

How to ensure proper orientation/backup

Why bleed is necessary for print

Why you should avoid border designs

How to set up dielines

Why safety margins are necessary for print

How to create transparent PNG files

Caution

Please note: the Customer is responsible for all approvals and regulatory compliance. SinaLite is a printing company and does not approve labels nor review the content for regulatory compliance.

If your account has Auto approval enabled, your order will be auto approved within 1 hour of order being placed. Unless the file is rejected, in this case you will receive a rejection email.

Upon placing an order, you will receive a confirmation email stating that the order has been successfully placed.

Caution

After processing your order, our prepress team will review your artwork and run automated checks to ensure its print readiness. Once completed, our automated system will send you a link. This link allows you to approve the file to proceed, make changes to the file, or put the order on hold.

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In the event that your order has been rejected, you will receive an email notifying you of the rejection. You'll have the option to upload new artwork, place the order on hold, or cancel the order.

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