Yes, it's possible to Hot Foil Press on translucent stock... as long as you're aware of the potential results. Our Printery team are perfectionists, and so we don’t like to say we can produce a perfect result with this kind of paper stock.
The Vellum stock has a surface that tries to repel the foil (like a baking paper), which results in tiny spot-sized ‘holes’ where the foil has not taken to the stock. This is mainly noticeable on bolder areas of type, but results are unpredictable.
Another factor is the foil shade. 385 Gold for example is made in lots of different grades and by many manufacturers, so if one doesn't work well, we can try another. Rose Gold on the other hand is available in limited grades, so the risk of 'holes' is greater.
There can be some curling occur especially when the foiling is then die cut. We pop them under heavy books to try and get them flat before we send them out but bear in mind they may still be a bit 'curled' when you get them.
Solid areas or type over 5mm wide is not recommended.
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