great! Do you know how many of the 8 hot stamping techniques can instantly circle printed products?

In the surface finishing process of various printed materials, hot stamping technology is undoubtedly the "finishing touch" to enhance the texture and visual appeal of the product. Different hot stamping techniques have their own unique charm, presenting a myriad of effects through the clever combination of temperature, pressure, and different materials. Today, follow decimals to take a look at 8 commonly used hot stamping techniques and see how they give printed materials a unique and exciting experience.
Flat ironing
Flat hot stamping, as the most basic and widely used hot stamping process, uses the synergistic effect of pressure and temperature to accurately transfer metal foil or colored pigment foil to the surface of the substrate, forming a dazzling and textured decorative effect.
Application scope: promotional flyers, high-end picture books, special printed materials, various printing and packaging fields, etc.
Advantages: It can hot stamp gold, silver, laser, colored foil, etc., enhancing the luxury and visual impact of printed products. It can achieve hot stamping of extremely fine lines and small text, suitable for precise design of brand logos, anti-counterfeiting marks, etc.

Anti scalding
In contrast to flat hot stamping, reverse hot stamping highlights the blank areas through hollow hot stamping, that is, the elements are left blank, and the background is hot stamped, forming a larger hot stamping area. It is generally only suitable for paper with smooth and coated surfaces, otherwise it is not recommended to use reverse ironing to avoid affecting the clarity of the graphics. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the texture of the paper and the area of the hot stamping during reverse ironing.
Application scope: hardcover picture books, greeting cards, invitations, calendars, desk calendars, various printing and packaging, etc.
Advantages: Hot stamping has good image quality, high precision, bright and eye-catching colors, clear and sharp graphic edges, high surface glossiness, bright and smooth patterns.

blanch
Hot pressing is a decorative process that transfers metal foil, pigment layer, or hologram onto the surface of a substrate through hot pressing transfer technology. It is recommended to use smooth glossy paper or paper with pores to facilitate exhaust. If hot stamping is applied to printed materials such as synthetic paper or transparent stickers without capillary pores, the hot stamping film may not be able to release hot air, resulting in fogging or bubbling, which can affect the appearance of the printed product.
Applications: cigarette packs, wine packs, greeting cards, book covers, high-end gift boxes, cosmetics packaging.
Advantages: It can enhance anti-counterfeiting function and visual appeal, with gold, silver or laser effects.

cold wave
Cold ironing is a process method of transferring metal foil or patterns at room temperature through adhesive and pressure. It uses special electroplated aluminum, and its back is not coated with adhesive. The adhesive is directly applied to the decorative position during printing. Cold pressing technology solves the difficult process problems in hot pressing, avoids environmental pollution caused by the production of metal printing plates, and can also save a lot of energy.
Application scope: cigarette packs, wine boxes, cosmetics packaging, greeting cards, book covers, etc.
Advantages: It can achieve high-precision image text transfer, suitable for small text, lines, and hollow effects. The hot stamping area is flexible and can be used for partial decoration of trademarks, logos, etc., as well as covering the entire packaging box, label, or book cover.

3D ironing
Stereoscopic hot stamping is a composite printing process that completes hot stamping and embossing in one go: using a hot stamping plate and bottom mold, under certain pressure and temperature, the substrate of the printed product undergoes plastic deformation, and at the same time, the electroplated aluminum foil is printed on the part of the printed product or other substrate where plastic deformation occurs, thereby performing artistic processing on the surface of the printed product. Due to the embossed three-dimensional patterns on the printed products after 3D hot stamping, printing cannot be carried out on them, so the process of printing first and then hot stamping must be adopted.
Application scope: high-end health products, tea, fashion beauty, luxury goods, etc
Advantages: Good hot stamping quality, high precision, clear and sharp edges highlighted by hot stamping, high surface glossiness, bright and smooth patterns.

Refractive ironing
Refractive hot stamping uses laser engraving to create lines of different thicknesses or orientations, creating a unique refractive effect that is widely used in various materials.
Application scope: High end packaging boxes (such as wine boxes, cosmetics boxes), book covers, greeting cards, business cards.
Advantage: Refractive ironing can create delicate light and shadow changes on paper, enhancing the texture of the product. It is necessary to choose paper with a smooth surface to ensure the accuracy of hot stamping, and special paper should pay attention to the influence of paper patterns on the effect.

Multiple ironing
Multiple hot stamping, as an advanced process that combines multiple hot stamping techniques, achieves more complex and rich visual effects by applying multiple hot stamping on the same product.
Application scope: High end packaging boxes (wine boxes, cosmetics boxes), book covers, greeting cards, invitation letters, etc.
Attention: The paper needs to have sufficient thickness and stiffness to support the stacking effect of multiple hot stamping. Gray cardboard is often used to enhance its three-dimensional effect, while special paper can combine surface texture and multiple hot stamping to form a unique texture.

Seal Inscription Hot Pot
Seal engraving hot stamping is a clever combination of hot stamping and printing according to the needs of the image, printing first and then hot stamping. In the process of manufacturing, there is a high requirement for registration accuracy, which requires precise printing to achieve perfect results, also known as printing and stamping overlap.
Application scope: gift packaging boxes, holiday greeting cards, wedding materials, various printing and packaging, etc.