Foil is a special finish that can be applied to any desired area onto our products. Foil adds a shiny metallic effect that can be used to highlight your logo, design or unique graphic.
Make your branding shine and completely reflect who you are when you hand over a Metallic Ink business card from Silkcards.
As an elegant alternative to foil stamping, metallic inks contain small particles of metal. As the ink dries, the metal particles rise to the surface and reflect light and give your graphics a distinctive sheen that is more subdued. Metallic Ink Silkcards* uses Pantone inks in either PMS877 (silver) or PMS 872 (gold) to make your card sizzle with personality.
All cards are full color and full bleed and are silk laminated on both sides for a smooth finish. These durable cards are water- and tear-resistant.
Add another layer of dramatic flair to your cards by adding optional features to your cards such as: embossing or debossing, rounded corners, Spot UV, perforations or custom die-cutting. Whichever route you choose to go, a Metallic Ink business card will help to identify and differentiate yourself from your competition.
* 1 Metallic Ink color (1 side) is included.
* We used PMS 877 Silver and PMS 872 Gold as the specs for the ink.
Production Time: 8 - 12 Working Days*
*Stated production time is just an estimate.
Additional Add On's added to product may extend this time.
CMYK 4-color process print at 200 LPI.
1. Select the card quantity and print features. In order to get correct pricing, please make sure you have selected all the Add Ons you wish to apply.
2. Make sure you read the Product Details tab and turnaround time.
3. After adding the item to your Shopping Cart, please upload your files. Make sure you have each Add On separated in a different layer or file.
4. Please add any important notes or questions before Checking Out.
5. Once the order is placed and you have received an Order #, we will check your files for any obvious issues or questions.
6. If your files are good to go, your payment will be Processed.
7. Our proofing staff will prepare a finalized print proof and send you a copy by email within 24 hours.
8. After you have approved the proof, we will start the production. You can track your order's process in your Order History.
Actual Card Size
3.5" x 2"
89mm x 51mm
1051 x 602 pixels
Custom Sizes Available
We require an 1/8" bleed.
Final Artwork Size
We accept the following file formats:
.ai .pdf .psd .eps .jpeg (jpg) .tiff
Files need to be a minimum resolution of 300dpi.
.ai .pdf .psd .eps .jpeg (jpg) .tiff
Files need to be a minimum resolution of 300dpi.
***Vector files are ALWAYS suggested for best print quality***
Foil cannot be made with a gradient. We have special patterns that can be applied to Foil as a multiple color effect, but it cannot have a gradient.
Foil is a shiny metallic effect and no matter how it is added, it will always be shiny. However, you can add spot uv on top of the foil to minimize the metallic effect. Although it is not always recommended.
Yes, you can add Spot UV on top of foil. However, we recommend not to always do this. The reason being that SPOT UV will minimize the metallic effect, but it has a high chance of causing minimal registration issues by putting SPOT UV on top of FOIL.
Raised foil is a term used by many professionals in the print industry. The correct way to address is that, yes, we offer Raised Foil. Although it is not necessarily raised. We can add the effect of embossing and then add foil on top of it.
How do I prepare and upload my art?
Download our template to prepare your art!
Or if you have files ready to go, you may upload those as well along with the template.
How long does it take to recieve my cards?
This answer varies. It depends on which product you are ordering, what shipping method you selected and where you are located.
A general answer is between 8 - 12 business days. For a more accurate response, please contact us.
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