{"product_id":"black-dots-patterned-toner-reactive-foil","title":"Black Dots | Patterned Toner Reactive Foil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"foil-description__hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"foil-description__eyebrow\"\u003eBlack Dots Toner Reactive Foil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack with\u003cbr\u003ea glint.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant cards and invitations that look professionally foiled, without print-shop prices? A deep black foil shot through with fine dots, so it reads as black until the light finds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"foil-description__benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ The pattern appears inside every letter and shape you print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with laser-printed toner and a hot laminator or Minc-style machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Crisp on smooth card, and especially striking on black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Tested by hand by Mel before it was listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description__use\"\u003eLuxury invitations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description__use\"\u003eMilestone birthday cards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description__use\"\u003eEvent tickets\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description__use\"\u003eBranded packaging\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"foil-description__intro\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack is harder than it looks.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat black foil can disappear into dark card. The dots here solves that, catching just enough light to keep the design visible on white card stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description__details\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003eProduct details\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foil-description__details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"foil-description__specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × A4 sheet or 32cm × 10m roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn A4 sheet covers one full A4 page. A 32cm × 10m roll covers about 47 full A4 pages, and far more when you only foil text or accents.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser-printed toner and a hot laminator or Minc-style machine. Not suitable for inkjet printing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"foil-description__compare\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy toner foil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"foil-description__benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eAny design you can print.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot-foil stamping needs a metal die for every design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eA real foil finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic ink only gives a flat shimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCrisp fine text and detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foil pens struggle with small lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLow start-up cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Just a laser printer and a laminator, no specialist press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eQuick for big batches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Print a sheet of invitations and foil them in one pass, instead of drawing each one by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"foil-description__tested\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTested by hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery foil in the shop is tested on real projects before it earns its place. If it doesn't perform, it doesn't get listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"foil-description__faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with my inkjet printer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Toner foil only sticks to laser toner. If you only have an inkjet, you can laser-copy your design at a print shop or library and foil the copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWhat machine do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hot laminator or a Minc-style foil machine. Use a carrier sheet, such as folded paper or an empty laminating pouch, to protect your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work on coloured or textured card?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works on any colour. Smooth, uncoated card gives the crispest result. Heavily textured or glossy card may leave gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eMy foil is patchy. What am I doing wrong?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the toner is too light or the heat is too low. Print in solid black at full density, run it through your machine twice and let it cool before peeling. The Toner Foiling Guide covers every fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Foil Edit","offers":[{"title":"1 x A4 sheet","offer_id":58387715359064,"sku":null,"price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32cm x 10m","offer_id":58387715424600,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/6257\/3656\/files\/black.png?v=1788459703","url":"https:\/\/thefoiledit.co.uk\/products\/black-dots-patterned-toner-reactive-foil","provider":"The Foil Edit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}