Foil effects that stick
Omnicrom foil transfer usually goes onto paper or card, but it does not have to. You can also transfer onto Pluss self-adhesive film, which turns a metallic or coloured design into a label, sticker or seal you can apply wherever you need it.
That opens up jobs that would otherwise need a specialist label printer: personalised wine labels, seals for invitations and certificates, product labels for short runs, and decorative stickers for packaging and gifts.
How it works
The process is the same as standard Omnicrom transfer, with the film taking the place of paper:
- Print your design onto Pluss self-adhesive film using a photocopier or laser printer.
- Lay a Pluss colour transfer sheet over the toner image.
- Pass the two through a machine that applies heat and pressure. Many inexpensive office laminators with good heat control are suitable.
- Peel away the carrier to reveal the metallic or coloured image, then cut out and apply.
Please check with us that the film you choose suits your copier or printer before running a batch. As with any self-adhesive media, it is good practice to test a single sheet first.
Ideas for self-adhesive foil work
- Wine and drinks labels, personalised for weddings, corporate gifts or events.
- Certificate and invitation seals that add a gold or silver finishing touch.
- Short-run product labels for jars, boxes and bags.
- Stationery stickers for envelopes and folders.
- Point-of-sale details such as price stickers and shelf highlights.
Browse more examples on Omnicrom applications and in our foil transfer ideas guide.
Tips for clean results
- Keep the film flat and store it in its packaging, away from heat and humidity. Our guide to storing media covers the general principles.
- Use designs with solid toner areas; fine hairlines and pale tints transfer less reliably.
- Set your laminator to a consistent temperature and let it reach that temperature before you start.
- Peel the carrier smoothly and at an even speed.
- Gang several labels onto one sheet to make the best use of film and transfer sheet.
New to foil transfer? Start with our Omnicrom foil transfer guide, then come back to self-adhesive film once you are comfortable with the basics.
Want a protective finish or a different adhesive?
For mounting or laminating printed labels and stickers without foil, take a look at Xyron, which can laminate one side and apply adhesive to the other in a single pass. See Xyron lamination for details.
Who uses it
Self-adhesive foil work is popular with retail and point-of-sale teams, design studios producing mock-ups and samples, reprographics departments and event organisers who want a premium look without a long print run.
Get in touch
For current film sizes, the transfer colour range, pricing and availability, call 01252 624411 or email sales@landoruk.com.