Tech Tips Foil StampingA Simple Process The basic concept behind hot foil stamping is simple. A die is mounted and heated. After the foil is positioned above the material to be imprinted, a combination of heat, dwell time and pressure compresses the paper fibers, covering it with any of a variety of foils. Foil stamping presses come in sizes from small, hand operated table models (1" x 3") to over 30". Whether small or large, three facets of operation come into play:
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