Metallic effects from an ordinary print
Omnicrom is a colour and metallic foil transfer process that Pluss introduced to the UK in 1985. It lets you add the look of foil blocking to your own documents without plates, dies or a print run. The key ingredient is the Pluss colour transfer sheet.
How the process works
- Print your design. Produce the image or text on a photocopier or laser printer. The toner is what the foil will stick to.
- Place the transfer sheet. Lay a Pluss colour transfer sheet over the area you want to colour, coloured side against the print.
- Apply heat and pressure. Pass the print and sheet through a machine that applies heat and pressure. Many inexpensive office laminators with good heat control will do the job.
- Peel away. Remove the carrier sheet. The colour stays on the toner, leaving a metallic or coloured image.
Our step-by-step Omnicrom guide covers the process in more detail, including tips for getting crisp results.
Colours and finishes
The Pluss transfer range includes metallic and colour effects. Because the range changes over time, please call for the current colour range on 01252 624411, and we will tell you what is available and help you match a sheet to your project.
Getting good results
A few general principles make a big difference with toner-based foil transfer:
- Use solid, dense toner. Foil adheres to toner, so strong blacks give the best coverage.
- Keep heat consistent. A laminator with good heat control gives more even transfer than one that runs too hot or too cool.
- Test first. Run a sample on the same paper before committing to a batch.
- Cover only what you need. Cut the sheet to the area being coloured to make each sheet go further.
- Store sheets flat and clean. Dust and creases show up in the finished result.
What you can make
Customers use Pluss colour transfer sheets for gold menus, personalised wine labels, stationery, certificates, table tents and invitations. For more inspiration see Omnicrom applications and our foil transfer ideas.
Want a metallic sticker or label? You can transfer onto Pluss self-adhesive film.
Why print it yourself?
Commercial foil blocking makes sense for long runs, but it is a poor fit for one-off certificates, short menus or personalised items where every piece is different. With Omnicrom you print exactly what you need, when you need it, and change the wording from one piece to the next. That makes it useful for design studios, retail and hospitality, schools and reprographics departments.
Decades of know-how
We have been supplying Omnicrom for decades and have built up a great deal of technical expertise. If something is not transferring as you expect, call us and we will help you work out why.
Order transfer sheets
For the current colour range, pricing and availability, call 01252 624411 or email sales@landoruk.com.