Foil Blocking

To get that unique metallic print finish on your business cards or literature, foil blocking or laminate films are the best solution.  But Block foiling offers more than a metallic print finish.  As well as the standard gold and silver foils, we also have a wide variety of colours to choose from and we will work with you to select the best colours to enhance a brand, or to simply add that special touch.

An Array of Block Foiling Choices

With such a large variety of foils to choose from, we can offer a huge range of different finishes from the usual metallic, to matt and iridescent foils that can achieve stunning results.  Traditionally used on invitations and greeting cards, foils are becoming increasingly popular on brochures, packaging and business cards, adding that extra quality to the product.  This has been made possible by the affordability of block foiling not previously available in short run printing.  Our investment in the latest machinery and skilled workforce will give you an unparalleled choice of foil printing at the highest quality.

We’re Here to Help

We’d like to help you choose from the foils available.  You are very welcome to visit us here in Cheshire where we can show you the choices or we can send samples out to you.  Our sales team are also on hand to visit you if you would like to discuss in more detail.

Foil blocking is also often used in combination with embossing to give the print item a textured feel. See below to find out more about embossing and other speciality print finishes we can apply.

To receive a sample of foil printed stocks, please complete the form below or call us on 01270 625 207.

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Printing bespoke colours and special inks

Printing with Silver, Gold and Fluorescent Inks

Our ability to print with special inks means that we can create unique and bespoke print finishes to give your printing that extra special sparkle or fluorescent glow. As well as the standard silver and gold, we can combine colours with the silver ink to create metallic colours to match your brand. Together with our metallic foils, you can be sure we have the solution for any kind of metallic printing or finishing.

Fluorescent Printing

Our fluorescent ink printing allows you to choose from dayglow pink, yellow or green.  Our investment in the HP Indigo has given our customers the ability to easily add fluorescent colours to branding or add even more creativity to printed media.  And where this isn't possible our fluorescent foil laminates can enhance further. Whether we're adding fluorescent foils to your print, or printing onto fluorescent paper stocks we think we have a solution for you here at Johnsons. Covering all angles, we like to think we have the solution for every project.  Give the team a call to discuss in more detail, or leave us a message on the form below and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Printing Gold or Silver Inks

The Indigo also allows us to print gold or silver inks in short runs, making this kind of creative print very cost effective. Silver ink printing is a very common part of our Indigo print production, giving our clients the ability to have truly metallic finishes on text or image.  Gold ink printing is used commonly in coat of arms, logo's and texts across all kinds of printed media such as menu's, brochures and gift vouchers to add that added security. If you would like us to send you a sample, please just complete the form below or call us on or call us on 01270 625 207.  
Printing White Ink
We can print white ink onto most paper stocks using our HP Indigo press and even in our wide format printing.  A unique feature of our Indigo press is it’s ability to print with white ink. This new feature has brought added creativity to print items as the white ink can be applied to coloured and special paper stocks or board. Making your print items stand out from the crowd.

White Ink Printing

Printing white ink means you can add an extra dimension to your print work. It gives you the ability to work with colours and paper stock types you may not have previously worked with.  But there is much more you can do with white ink:
  • Print white ink onto white paper or board to give and understated graphic
  • Ideal for window graphics - clear or frosted, semi translucent substrates
  • Ideal for printing white onto coloured card or coloured paper stocks
  • Stunning results when printed onto metallic
  • Printing white as a flood coat on metallic stock to reveal metallic colours
  • Short run and variable data printing
To discuss in more detail give the team a call on 01270 625207 or use the contact form below and we'll get back to as soon as possible.

White Ink Printing - HP Indigo Digital Press

A unique feature of the Indigo press is it’s ability to print with white ink. This new feature has brought added creativity to print items as the white ink can be applied to coloured and special paper stocks or board. Making your print items stand out from the crowd. Printing White - Large Format We have two presses than can print white ink.  Our wide format presses have the ability to print white ink, (useful on clear substrates such as acrylic and window vinyls) and our HP Indigo press prints white ink for commercial print runs at sizes up to SRA3 (450mm x 320mm). If you would like us to send you a sample, please just complete the form below or call us on or call us on 01270 625 207.
Embossing and debossing

Embossed or Debossed?

This is the processes of creating either raised or recessed relief images and designs in paper and other materials. An embossed pattern is raised against the background, while a debossed pattern is sunken into the surface of the material. With debossing the indentation can then be filled with ink. Ideally to get the best results, embossing and debossing needs to be applied to thicker paper stocks or card and gives your print items a feeling of quality and value.

Embossing your print with foils

To create a greater feeling of luxury, embossing and debossing can be used with block foils or if printing on the HP Indigo printer with special inks such as metallic and fluorescent inks. To read more on the benefits of printing digitally visit our page on digital print. To receive a sample showing an embossed or debossed finish please complete the form below or call us on 01270 625 207.
Print Finishing
One of our special features is the diversity of operations that we carry out under our own roof. Nowhere is this more evident than in our finishing and fulfilment department. By having these services in house, we are able to ensure that the quality of the final printed items is always of the highest standard. Plus, as we have full control of the project from receipt of the artwork right through to the finished printed item, we are able to streamline projects and maximize efficiencies to ensure that we meet tight deadlines. Take a look below at just a few of the print finishing services we have in-house...  

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