Special Effects
Special Effects products
Shine Where it Matters: Spot UV on 16pt Cards
Make your design pop with Spot UV. This technique applies a glossy varnish to specific areas, creating a raised, eye-catching effect on your 16pt thick cards. Perfect for highlighting logos, text, or design elements.
Start with a16pt Silk Cards...
Then bring in the effects!
Round the corners...
try a little Spot UV...
Foil them...
Use some Edge Painting...
The possibilities are endless to make a eye catching and destinctive card.
Silk laminated cards are graceful and luxurious, regal in appearance, and soft to the touch. This card is laminated on both sides with a special laminate that gives it a silky smooth feel, and also makes it tear and water resistant.
You will love your new Cards!
Foil Color Chart 
Edge Painting Colors 
Raised Spot UV on Suede Soft Touche Cards
Give customers the ideal way to gloss things up with eye-catching spot UV effects! Suede Raised Spot UV Cards feature smooth glossy raised areas that contrast beautifully with the Suede/Soft Touch Laminate foundation of the cards. This product will make you the envy of all your competitors, and your customers will be thrilled with all of the compliments they receive on their classy new cards. Suede Raised Spot UV Cards are real game changers for folks who want to exude style, elegance and class.
Elevate your brand with dimensional impact.
Old School raised ink printing (thermography) creates a luxurious, textured effect on text and designs.
Custom Quotes Only:
Raised ink pricing depends on design complexity, overall quantity, and paper choice. Contact us today for a free quote and discuss creating stunning printed pieces!
Note: Raised ink is typically more expensive but offers a high-end and traditional touch. Turnaround time for raised ink can be between 10-20 days.
Raised Foil on Soft Touch stock!
Add a flash of brilliance to cards that you can see and feel. The combination of raised foil contrasted with the velvety smooth soft touch foundation creates a tactile experience that customers can see and feel. Metallic embossment effects can enhance amazing detail in images, special accents, and logos.
Foil colors available: Gold, Silver and Holographic:
Holographic Raised Foil brings a multicolor, 3-D (three-dimensional) effect to your printed product.
*We do not recommend having fonts smaller than 10pt on the Raised Foil Artwork. However, if you use fonts with thicker strokes or bold fonts, we do not recommend having fonts smaller than 12pt. Please see Template/Specs tab for more info.
Unforgettable Cards: Foil on Thick, Uncoated Stock
Ditch the flimsy card. Foil on heavyweight, uncoated stock creates a unique, eye-catching business card with a touch of metallic magic. It's thick, impressive, and perfect for those who want to stand out. Great for creatives, businesses seeking a memorable first impression, or anyone tired of boring cards.
Note: Complex designs might work better on coated stock.
Shine On: Foil Business Cards for a Lasting Impression
Get noticed with foil-accented business cards. Metallic finishes in classic colors add a touch of luxury and make your card stand out. Highlight your name, logo, or key info with a bit of shine. Perfect for creative professionals and anyone who wants to leave a lasting impression.
Stand Out: Make a Lasting Impression with Embossed Business Cards
Elevate your brand with embossed business cards. Text, logos, or graphics are raised for a unique, tactile experience that gets noticed and leaves a memorable impression. Customize your design for a card that reflects your professionalism. Invest in quality that makes a lasting impact.
Start with a16pt Silk Card...
Silk laminated cards are graceful and luxurious, regal in appearance, and soft to the touch. This card is laminated on both sides with a special laminate that gives it a silky smooth feel, and also makes it tear and water resistant.
You will love your new Cards!
Foil Color Chart Edge Painting Colors
Edge Painting Colors 
How to set up a a special effect business card 
How to set up a die line for cutting 
16Pt Aquafoil Cards.
Radiance never seen before and dazzle you can afford! Akuafoil gives you a wide range of CMYK colors with a sparkling foil finish and an ideal reflection that is priced to give you a true competitive advantage. State-of-the-art features allow you to produce large solid areas as well as reversed out areas of 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 you an exquisite edge.