DIY Foil Stamping

Foil stamping is a great way to put beautiful metallic designs and images onto letters, cards, portfolios, and almost any kind of surface. Print shops used to be the only places that had the proper equipment and the ability to do foil stamping. With the creation of new technology for small-scale operations, anyone can get involved with this exciting craft.
Foil Stamping Materials

Before you start foil stamping, you will need the right materials. It’s not difficult to get the materials you will need because most are available online or at craft stores. To foil stamp, you must have a special hot foil fusing machine. This is much more affordable than the machines that large shops use. Also, you should buy a variety of dies.

It’s fun to pick and choose what types of dies you want since they come in so many different shapes and designs. Almost anything is possible. Letter dies are also a great addition to your toolbox. You will also need foil stamping material sheets. These come in gold, silver, and other various colors. Choose whatever colors you want. Also, make sure you have the items you want the design to be stamped on.
How to Foil Stamp

In order to properly foil stamp, you will have to read the directions that come with your hot foil fusing machine. Generally, you will be inserting the die of your choice into the machine and the item you want stamped underneath. The foil material will be placed in-between these items. By following the instructions, the foil fusing machine will heat the die and then fuse the material onto the item you want stamped. If you let the foil be heated for too long, it won’t fuse properly. Don’t let the heat be too low, or the material won’t fuse at all. To get the best results, make sure you are following the instructions for the particular model of foil fusing machine that you bought.
What to Use Foil Stamping for

Since you’ve bought a foil fusing machine, you should have fun with it and get a lot of use out of it. Foil stamping can be used for almost anything. It gives items a very professional and beautiful look. For instance, you could stamp a beautiful metallic design onto wedding invitations to give them a personal, elegant touch. If you have a novel that you are planning on publishing, foil stamping is an affordable way to make the cover of your novel more appealing. There are many dies that are great to use for whatever project you want.
Foil stamping is a fun way to add a touch of elegance and professionalism to items like portfolios and invitations.

Peter Wendt is a writer and researcher from Austin, TX. He enjoys doing his own foil stamping, but relies on the professionals at FastKitPack to foil stamp the marketing materials for his small business.