Small runs, premium finish
Traditional foil blocking needs a die and a print run to justify it. Omnicrom foil transfer needs only a laser print or photocopy, a Pluss colour transfer sheet and a source of heat and pressure. That makes it ideal for one-offs, personalised items and short runs where you want a metallic finish without the set-up cost. If you are new to the process, start with how foil transfer works.
Ideas to try
Restaurant and hotel menus
A gold logo, border or heading lifts a printed menu instantly, and because you print in-house you can change the dishes daily and still foil the result. Encapsulate menus afterwards if they will be handled a lot; see laminating vs encapsulating.
Personalised wine labels
Foil a name, date or message onto Pluss self-adhesive film to create labels for weddings, anniversaries, corporate gifts or a restaurant’s house wine.
Invitations and place cards
Weddings, launches and dinners all benefit from a touch of metallic. Print names individually, foil them, and every card is personalised.
Certificates and awards
Schools, clubs, training providers and local authorities can add foiled crests, seals and borders to certificates, making them feel more official and worth keeping.
Stationery
Letterheads, compliment slips and business cards with a foiled logo give a premium impression on a short run.
Table tents and point-of-sale
Highlight offers, specials or event branding on table tents, shelf cards and counter displays.
Matching the idea to the finish
| Project | What to foil | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Menus | Logo, headings, borders | Encapsulate for heavy handling |
| Wine labels | Names, dates, messages | Foil onto self-adhesive film |
| Invitations | Names, monograms, borders | Personalise each print before foiling |
| Certificates | Crests, seals, frames | Bold artwork transfers best |
| Stationery | Logo | Foil just the logo area to save sheets |
| Table tents | Offers, headlines | Use bold, readable type |
Design tips
- Keep foiled areas bold. Heavier fonts, solid shapes and thicker lines transfer more cleanly than hairlines.
- Print the areas to be foiled in solid black for maximum toner density.
- Use foil as an accent: a heading, logo or border usually looks more striking than foiling everything.
- Choose a smooth paper or card. Heavily textured stock can leave gaps in the foil.
- For more than one colour, cut separate pieces of transfer sheet and place each over its own area of the design, keeping the areas well apart.
- Foil first, then laminate or encapsulate if the piece needs protecting.
Tip: Make a test print on the same stock you plan to use. Paper and card behave differently under heat, and a quick trial saves wasted sheets on the final run.
See more examples on our Omnicrom applications page, or browse transfer sheets. Foil work is popular with retail and PoS, schools and design studios.
Start your project
For colour options, pricing and advice, call 01252 624411 or email sales@landoruk.com.