Foil Save the Dates (Digital)

What is Digital Foiling?

Digital foiling is like the cool, modern cousin of traditional foil stamping. It lets you add those shiny, metallic touches to your print materials without needing those custom-made dies. This method uses a neat digital process to stick thin layers of metal foil onto paper, giving your save the dates that fancy, sparkly look that really pops.

How Does Digital Foiling Work?

So, let's move away from the old-school, traditional method of engraving and pressing metal dies onto card stock in favor of something more modern - digital foiling, which, as the name suggests, embraces digital technology. To kick things off, we first get your custom design onto paper with a high-tech toner-based digital printer. This ensures every tiny detail is super clear and precise. After that, we carefully feed the printed paper into a special foil machine. Inside this machine, the heat makes the toner a bit sticky, which is just right for the foil to stick onto it perfectly. As a result, the foil clings to the specific areas on the card, giving you a beautifully decorated and totally personalized finished product.

Pros of Digital Foiling

• Versatility: You can use digital foiling on all sorts of designs and fonts, which means you get to play around a lot more than with traditional methods.
• Speed: No waiting around for custom dies to be made, so it's faster, making it perfect when you're on a tight schedule.
• Cost-Effective: Generally, it's kinder to your wallet, especially for smaller runs since you're skipping the die-making costs.
• Customisation: You get to be precise with where you want that foil, allowing for some really cool design customization.

Cons of Digital Foiling

• Texture Difference: The traditional method gives a bit more texture and depth, something that digital foiling, applied to smooth cardstock, doesn't do as much, so it might feel a tad less luxurious.
• Durability Differences: It's still sturdy, but might not hold up as well as traditional foiling, especially on items that get a lot of handling.
• Colour Variations: You might find there are fewer foil colour options than with the traditional method.

Getting the lowdown on these points can help you figure out if digital foiling is the way to go for making your save the dates stand out, striking that perfect balance between looking luxe and being practical.

What is Vintage Print's lead time for digital foiling orders?

Currently, it can take 3 - 4 weeks to print and dispatch digital foiling orders. If you're in a bit of a hurry and need your items quicker, you might want to consider opting for foil pressing instead. We're able to process these orders quite swiftly, especially if you select priority processing at checkout. This option not only accelerates the timeline but ensures your designs are still sparkled with that special touch of elegance.