Lacquera漆域
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THE CRAFT LIBRARY

Light. Depth.
A finer detail.

Explore a wider vocabulary of print: pressure, foil, gloss, cut edges and digital connections. Each material brings its own possibilities.

White cards with a reflective gold monogram and fine gold text.
A metallic accent

Hot foil

Heat and pressure transfer foil to selected areas. A small highlight can give a restrained design a very different character.

Material & artwork notes +

Keep foil artwork on its own vector layer.

Explore with: Cotton paper, Uncoated fine paper, Coated & laminated, PVC cards
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A close view of pale cards with a recessed letterform and a softly textured surface.
An uninked impression

Blind deboss

The design is pressed into the paper without ink. Depth becomes visible as the light moves across the surface.

Material & artwork notes +

On lighter stocks, discuss show-through before choosing both sides.

Explore with: Cotton paper
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A white card pair with a large tone-on-tone botanical relief across the front.
A raised detail

Emboss

A shaped die raises the design above the surface. The reverse normally carries a corresponding recessed shape.

Material & artwork notes +

Consider the reverse of the card when positioning a raised mark.

Explore with: Cotton paper
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Two white card stacks photographed as tall columns with reflective copper-coloured edges.
Colour in the profile

Painted edges

Colour is applied to the cut edges. It is most visible on a thicker stock or when the cards are stacked together.

Material & artwork notes +

Choose a compatible stock; Wilde is excluded from this option.

Explore with: Cotton paper, Uncoated fine paper, Coated & laminated
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A white card stack with blue edges, blue typography and rounded corners.
Two surfaces, joined

Duplexing

Two sheets are bonded to combine surfaces, colour or depth. The final paper pairing is considered with your artwork.

Material & artwork notes +

Tell us your preferred colours for the front and reverse.

Explore with: Cotton paper
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Red cards with a curved upper edge and gold-coloured lettering.
A different silhouette

Custom shape

A shaped cut changes the outline of the card. Share your idea so we can consider its detail, strength and practicality.

Material & artwork notes +

A cutting path should be supplied as a separate vector outline.

Explore with: Cotton paper, Metal cards
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A light card pair with a wordmark reflecting several metallic colours.
Metallic detail, in colour

Cold foil

A cold-foil layer can combine a metallic base with printed colour.

Material & artwork notes +

Available on selected laminated stocks.

Explore with: Coated & laminated
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A close view of a white card with a broad metallic gold area and a large reverse-out mark.
Gloss with dimension

Raised spot UV

A clear raised coating adds shine and a tactile accent.

Material & artwork notes +

Keep the varnish artwork separate from the colour artwork.

Explore with: Coated & laminated
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White business cards with large black editorial typography and fine contact text.
A selective gloss

Flat spot UV

A flat gloss layer adds a contrast to a laminated surface.

Material & artwork notes +

Selected areas need their own mask or vector layer.

Explore with: Coated & laminated
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A black and white rounded card pair with a reflective gold name on the dark face.
A clear dimensional accent

Domed detail

A clear resin accent creates a rounded, raised surface over a selected detail.

Material & artwork notes +

Describe the size and location for a suitability review.

Explore with: Cotton paper
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Bright yellow cards cut into playful animal-like silhouettes.
A fine cut outline

Laser cutting

A laser follows a supplied outline to cut detailed shapes in the card.

Material & artwork notes +

Light and thick paper may show a tinted edge.

Explore with: Cotton paper
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A digital connection

NFC chip

Explore a card with an embedded chip for a tap-to-open digital destination.

Material & artwork notes +

Chip format, placement and link setup are confirmed in your quotation.

Explore with: Cotton paper, PVC cards, Metal cards
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A precise surface mark

Laser engraving

A laser creates a permanent mark on a compatible metal surface.

Material & artwork notes +

Keep engraved details in vector form where possible.

Explore with: Metal cards
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A recessed metal detail

Etching

A controlled etching process removes selected areas of the metal surface.

Material & artwork notes +

Share the artwork and desired depth for review.

Explore with: Metal cards
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Each card, identified

Laser numbering

Add a serial number or individual identifier through laser marking.

Material & artwork notes +

Provide the numbering range or a structured data file.

Explore with: PVC cards, Metal cards
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Variable identifiers

Printed numbering

Add different printed numbers to cards in the same series.

Material & artwork notes +

Share the numbering format, quantity and sequence.

Explore with: PVC cards, Metal cards
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Photographs illustrate a visual direction. Each process and its suitability are confirmed against your chosen material and artwork.