Hot Stamping
This is a dry printing method in which a foil is transferred to a surface using high temperature. It requires a die where the graphic element is engraved.
In Hot Stamping we cannot use Pantones or specific colors, only the foils made especially for this method.
This is the ideal method to stamp any metallic element.
For this process, particularly for notebooks covers, is important to consider that every graphic element requires a separate die and array and this has an impact on the cost.
The “array” is the position of the die against the cover to be stamped, so it fits the precise spot where we want the design to be. Once we have the correct array, we can stamp as many covers as needed.
For our notebooks we can apply hot stamping on kraft paper, printed and laminated couche, matte papers, fabric and leather-like materials.
This process is not recommended for small runs because it would be expensive.