AFFORDABLE FOIL POSTCARDS

Foil postcards are great for holidays as well as to highlight business. Postcards are among the least expensive form of direct mail marketing and they are easy to create. According to DMA 2010 Statistical Fact Book, 79% of households tend to read or scan the postcards sent to their homes resulting is high rate of response. Foil postcards can bring extra shine and flair to your businesses by attracting attention like a mini billboard. You can choose from silver, gold and copper foil postcards printed on 16 Pt. silk laminated card stock or 20.mil. plastic. Akuafoil postcards make every cmyk color into foil and are printed on 16 Pt. standard coated card stock. These foil postcards have the ability to standout and get noticed and are available with glossy UV or spot UV coating.

Gold, Silver and Copper Postcards           

PR_FoilWorx_02 Postcards can be printed in numerous ways and they come in different sizes. In order to get higher ROI, it is imperative that your postcards stand out when compared to your competitors. It’s understandable that the content of your postcard is very important, but what is more important is its design. People will only read the content of your card, if they find the design attractive and what better way to make the design eye-catching then by adding gold, silver or copper foil to it. The quality of your postcard depicts the image of your company therefore all your postcards should be printed on high quality cardstock.

On 16pt. silk cards you can add foil to one side or both sides of the card, but remember you can have only one type of foil on one card. For example, if you have opted for silver foil then your postcard can have only the silver foil on one side or all sides. It is not possible to have silver foil on one side and gold foil on the other. In-case you are looking for multi-color foil you should opt for Akuafoil postcards.

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For people who want to add more foil colors that can be blended and gradated together, Akuafoil postcards offers them the chance to create multi-colored foiled postcards. You can now add the wide range of CMYK colors to create a multi-color foil that appeals to your aesthetic sense. Akuafoil is very simple, effective and affordable. It produces the same foil finish using a cold foil printing process that does not require expensive custom made metal dies and hot foil stamping. Since the inks are transparent, a layer of silver foil is applied under the colors that appear foil in Akuafoil printing process. The ink and foil align in order to create striking color foil effects. You can specify the exact area that will have the colored foil with a black mask that indicates where the foil is to be placed. To have effective results, you should choose a light CMYK color because Akuafoil look best with light colors. The darker your CMYK color is the less metallic your Akuafoil will look.

You can utilize the wide range of CMYK colors and turn them into multi-colored foils, thus creating unique and out of the box postcards. You can be as creative as you want to be, the design of your postcards is only limited by your imagination. So, think of ideas that are unique and attractive, get them printed and you will be amazed by the impact these distinctive postcards will have on your ROI.

With that said, printed postcards are a popular marketing promotion that people are use to seeing ln their mailbox. When it takes less then a second to toss it or read it you need to get attention immediately foil cards are the eye candy that separates yours against you competitors. So stand out and be noticed. And the best part is they are very affordable.

Creating an Akua Foil File

With Akuafoil, you can turn a wide range of CMYK colors, into multi-colored foils. Akua Foil uses a special processed foil system that is applied under our 4 color process to create an array of foil colors. It’s simple, affordable, and makes your piece stand out from the crowd. xx Akua Foil has raised the bar for traditional color printing by increasing the possibilities for your business to stand out from your competitors. Radiance never seen before and dazzle you can afford! With Akuafoil Foil, You can produce foiled half tones, gradients and have multiple colors in foil on the same design. The design possibilities are limited only by your imagination, giving your customers an exquisite edge. With our unique colored foil, you can turn a wide range of CMYK colors, into multi-colored foils. This new unique first class printing effect is guaranteed to make your business cards and postcard promotion stand out and get noticed at a price that will give you true competitive advantage. HOW TO CREATE An AKUA FOIL FILE For an Akua Foil job, you must include a foil mask file along with your CMYK file. The mask file indicates where the foil will be placed. The file process is the same as spot UV..100% K where foil is placed, 0% where the foil is not placed.As shown below, the file on the left is the normal CMYK print file. If you want the logo to be foiled, then your Akua foil mask file should look like the file on the right. The White indicates no foil and 100% K indicates where the foil will be. xx If you would like only silver foil to print, make sure to have at least 15% K in that white area. A White Color in a CMYK file that is 100% K in your Akua foil mask will appear as plain silver foil. However, for a higher quality plain silver foil, we recommend to have at least 15% K in that white area. We print full color Akuafoil products on 16 Point card stock or 100 LB gloss book. Our foil products highlight a high/low contrast between foiled and un-foiled areas. Full color foil products are simple to create, affordable, and make your card or sheet stand out and get noticed.

Holiday Greetings With Foil Wakes up the Senses

The holiday season is just around the corner. Personal custom printed foil greeting cards or postcards in full color are the latest trend for saying happy holiday to your personal and business friends. Holiday Greetings using cards or postcards are an affordable way to send the message that everyone loves receiving. Creating a full color AkuaFoil card is easy and they are so captivating they will always be remembered and so will you and/or your business.

The big greeting card companies have been printing foil on their cards for years and selling them at premium prices. Now you can print your own personal card with your colorful foiled image and messages for a lot less money. Whether it is a inexpensive foil postcard wishing everyone holiday cheer and a merry new year or a intricate foil greeting card that wakes up the senses, sending holiday messages are always greeted with joy. Even businesses know the value of thanking customers for their loyalty at this season and wishing them a happy and prosperous new year. Whether personal or business creating a card with colored foil will make your card stand out from the rest.

Creating a Akuafoil cards is easy. Choose the images you want in colored foil. With Full Color Foil, you can turn a wide range of CMYK colors, into multi-colored foils. The advantage to this process is that you can produce foiled half tones, gradients and have multiple colors in foil on the same design. The design possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

HOW TO CREATE AN AKUAFOIL HOLIDAY CARD

For any Full Color Foil job (Akuafoil), you must include a foil mask file along with your CMYK file. The mask file indicates where the foil will be placed. The file process is the same as spot UV..100% K where foil is placed, 0% where the foil is not placed. If you want something to be foiled, then your mask file should show that. White indicates no foil and 100% K indicates where the foil will be.

Foil Wakes up the Senses

Foil Wakes up the Senses

FULL COLOR FOIL PRODUCTS GRABS ATTENTION

Online full color foil business cards, trading cards, postcards and stickers from Color Printing Pros deliver valuable custom options making an unforgettable powerful presentation. Your business product or service can benefit from luxury branding through the use of colored foil cards.  Being able to take this type of marketing strategy will allow you to establish even more trust with your customers. When people really trust you, they are far more likely to purchase from you. Using foil cards to create a top quality brand can give your business an edge over your competitors.

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Ever wanted to combine Silver Foil and Gold Foil on same card? Now you can. Akuafoil makes it easy to make all CMYK colors into a light reflecting metallic foil.

Create a products with just gold and Silver foil or use more foil colors. Your choices are limitless with Akuafoil. This unique foil effect is guaranteed to make your sales piece stand out and get noticed. Think it is expensive. You are wrong. Akuafoil is inexpensive and makes an impressive presentation that will be remembered.

What does using A Full Color Foil do?

This extraordinary unique printing effect adds interest to an otherwise boring sales piece. Using Akuafoil gives a high/low contrast between foiled and not foiled areas. Attention is given as eyes are attracted to the striking effects of full colored foils. With this effect, you can achieve blends and halftones.

Is it Difficult to Create Akuafoil?

No, creating akuafoil cards or products are easy and simple to do. Create your artwork exactly like you want it to look using colors and blends you want. Then create a grayscale 100%K mask (just like a spot UV mask) showing what areas you wish to be foiled.

Can I only Make Cards Full Color Foiled?

You can make other products not just Business Cards and Postcards full color foiled. Now you can color foil Trading Cards, Social Cards and Greeting Cards as well as Brochures, Flyers, Posters and Stickers. Using Akuafoil creates a WoW effect that leaves a lasting impression. Stand out from your competition by creating a one of a kind sales and marketing piece. Be remembered.

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