Hi thanks so much for this video! I am wondering if there is any restrictions on card weight? And whether is is okay to have a slightly textured cardstock?
Hi You're very welcome. The card you use would need to be thin enough to go through a laser printer. So I would think that 275gsm would be the absolute maximum (depending on your printer capabilities). A smoother card stock would be better.
Hi I'm so glad you found it helpful. Uncoated card usually works really well but you'll need to make sure that the colour hasn't been printed on to the card. It's usually best to do a test run before ordering a whole batch of card to use this technique on. x
Thank you for this video! I'm now a subscriber. May I ask, what temperature is best to achieve this? I mean, to transfer all foil to the laser printed invite without void.
Hi You are very welcome. I'm sorry for the slow reply. I've been caught up in life events and am just picking things back up again. Choosing the right temperature is a little bit of an art. It will depend on the foil you choose. I wold start at appx. 110 degrees and adjust it from there.
Amazing could I ask is this possible if there are other colours on the invite? E.g. a leaf pattern which is printed on the edges, could you prevent the gold leaf going on this?
Hi Katie I'm not quite sure what you mean I'm sorry. So I'll try and answer but apologise in advance if I've misunderstood you. The laser cut invitation is available in a range of colours on our website: www.imaginediy.co.uk/product-category/invitations/laser-cut-wedding-invitations/ With regards to the gold foiling, it should only actually stick to the black laser print. If it transfers on to any other area, you can just use a clean cloth to rub it away gently. As a note of caution ....... some papers and cards have toner already on the surface. So you will need to test the card you are using before you start with this foiling technique. If the card has a toner element to it, the foil will react to the entire card and not just the printed section. You'll be able to tell immediately because the card will have a very dusty or patch look to it once you've finished. As long as you test your card and it works well with the foil, you can easily wipe off any transference that occurs. If that hasn't answered your questions, please let me know. It might be easier to e-mail me directly on: Enquiries@imaginediy.co.uk Kind regards Leah
Hi Nicky It's a toner reactive foil I purchased from Ebay. I'm not sure of the brand I'm sorry. I've tested a few and there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of difference. The most important thing is getting the temperature right on the laminator. x
Hi 👋🏽 Great Vid, I hope to achieve similar results... I’m curious as what printer you used to print on card? (Without bending the card etc...). I currently have a inkjet so will need a laser printer... and since I only need it for card, your recommendation would be great :)
@@ImagineDIYwedding ??? it doesn't help, because not all laser printers are the same quality and he was asking what printer YOU used, probably so he does't have to waste his money, like i did, trying to figure it out. The least you could do, is tell people the printer name, it's not a cheap investment!
Hi Lorraine You need to have the fonts downloaded onto your computer for them to keep the fonts. But there are a few great places you can download fonts free of charge. Here are some sites you could look at: www.1001freefonts.com www.fontspace.com/popular/fonts But there are other sites too. If you need any help, let us know x
Do you have to print in black or could it be navy? The reason I ask is because we only one part of the invitation to have the foil, and we want the other parts to be a navy ink.
The toner reactive foil is designed to react to toner so it should work on whatever colour you choose. But if you are having a problem, you can always print the part you want foiled in a black ink and use navy for the rest.
Hi We've tried lots of different printers and there is not really a huge amount of variance. But I have found that choosing one with a manual feed (or front loading) tray is the best option for card.
Hi Lea An ID Laminator should work fine. I've just used a really cheap laminator to make these. I would recommend running a test on some scrap card before you start just to check.
Hi, I tried to use the laminator method too what is your fix for when the whole lettering isn’t covered with foil? (Only partial foil covering the letter/word) x
There are a few different things that could be causing this problem: - The temperature might need to be adjusted on your laminator. Either slightly higher or slightly lower - You might need a bolder script so that more toner is on the page. - You might need to experiment with an alternative card stock. It could be that the card stock is not compatible with the foil you are using. You just need to play around until you get it right. Sometimes it works like a charm, sometimes it's a bit of a fiddle. But it's definitely worth the effort. x
Hi You could try rubbing the surface over with a dry cloth. Some laser printers will deposit more toner than necessary leaving a bit of a dusty finish. But this should easily wipe off with a tiny bit of pressure. However, if you are finding that it is distributed all over the card, it could also mean that you have purchased a card that has the colour printed onto it. This would mean that there would be some toner on the surface of the card which would react slightly with the foil. In this case, you might need to consider choosing an alternative card. I hope that helps. Kind regards Leah
Is there a link where I can buy these size of paper that’s already printed with my personalised info?! And where can I get this laminator ? I want this same exact invite please, just need a link to buy everything and I will put it together if possible 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thanks in advance.
Hi It's great to hear from you. This link might be useful: www.imaginediy.co.uk/how-to-make-elegant-pocket-fold-invitations/ It should give you most of the information you need. But if you still need additional information, you can e-mail: enquiries@imaginediy.co.uk and we will be able to guide you through the process. Kind regards Leah
I would definitely stick to toner reactive foil! I've never tried using the alternative so I would be interested to hear if it works. But the toner reactive foil is sold specifically for this purpose. So it's a much safer bet.
Hi Nesreen I've had mixed results with pearlescent, metallic and matt papers. In principle, they work fine on any papers or card that have a smooth surface (so avoid anything textured or rough). However, I have found that the results vary across different types of card and even across different colours within the same range of cards and papers. It seems that the problem is that some cards and papers contain a trace of toner which will react with the foil and create on overall messy appearance. So it's definitely worth testing a few different ranges before committing to anything. But yes, they should work fine on a pearlescent or metallic finish. Kind regards Leah
Hi It's worth testing different kinds of paper and card. I've used a matt off white card for this design. Different cards react in different ways when you're using the laser reactive foil so it's definitely worth testing a sheet or two before committing to a larger order. I hope that helps. x
Oh no!!! There are a few things that could be wrong: 1 - Your laser printer might be shedding some extra toner. You can usually solve this by just brushing the paper with a very clean paintbrush or artist brush before applying the foil. 2 - It's possible that the paper you are using has element that acts in the same way as the toner does. I have found that some papers and card just will not work for this technique. If this is the case, you'll need to choose a different card. 3 - You might need to slightly adjust the temperature of the foiling machine if that is possible. It takes a little trial and error. Sometimes it works like a dream first time. Other times, it takes a little more fiddling. But it's well worth persevering with. x
Hi It very much depends on the paper. I've been able to get it to work on some pearlised papers but not others. It's always worth doing a few test sheets to check.
Hi Michelle I am so sorry about the delay in response. I's unlikely that this technique would work on handmade paper I'm afraid (I wish it would). The handmade paper has too much texture. This technique works much better on smooth matt paper. xx
Absolutely beautiful.. It does give it an expensive look . I loved it .. Thank you so much for sharing..
I'm so glad you loved it! It's a great way to elevate your designs. I think it's something I'll be using a lot more in my design work 😉
Merci c est vraiment trop beau ❤
Merci. Je suis si heureuse que ça te plaise.
Can you put vellum through the laminator? Great video thank you for taking the time to make it. 🦋
Hi
You can put vellum through the laminator but you might find it warps due to the heat. It's worth doing a test run before attempting a whole batch x
Hi thanks so much for this video! I am wondering if there is any restrictions on card weight? And whether is is okay to have a slightly textured cardstock?
Hi
You're very welcome. The card you use would need to be thin enough to go through a laser printer. So I would think that 275gsm would be the absolute maximum (depending on your printer capabilities). A smoother card stock would be better.
Thanks so much for this, it's very helpful! Can you use uncoated cardstock or does it need to be coated? Thanks!
Hi
I'm so glad you found it helpful.
Uncoated card usually works really well but you'll need to make sure that the colour hasn't been printed on to the card.
It's usually best to do a test run before ordering a whole batch of card to use this technique on.
x
Thank you for this video! I'm now a subscriber. May I ask, what temperature is best to achieve this? I mean, to transfer all foil to the laser printed invite without void.
Hi
You are very welcome. I'm sorry for the slow reply. I've been caught up in life events and am just picking things back up again.
Choosing the right temperature is a little bit of an art. It will depend on the foil you choose. I wold start at appx. 110 degrees and adjust it from there.
Amazing could I ask is this possible if there are other colours on the invite? E.g. a leaf pattern which is printed on the edges, could you prevent the gold leaf going on this?
Hi Katie
I'm not quite sure what you mean I'm sorry. So I'll try and answer but apologise in advance if I've misunderstood you.
The laser cut invitation is available in a range of colours on our website:
www.imaginediy.co.uk/product-category/invitations/laser-cut-wedding-invitations/
With regards to the gold foiling, it should only actually stick to the black laser print. If it transfers on to any other area, you can just use a clean cloth to rub it away gently.
As a note of caution ....... some papers and cards have toner already on the surface. So you will need to test the card you are using before you start with this foiling technique. If the card has a toner element to it, the foil will react to the entire card and not just the printed section. You'll be able to tell immediately because the card will have a very dusty or patch look to it once you've finished.
As long as you test your card and it works well with the foil, you can easily wipe off any transference that occurs.
If that hasn't answered your questions, please let me know. It might be easier to e-mail me directly on:
Enquiries@imaginediy.co.uk
Kind regards
Leah
Does your card stock have to be a light colour or could you use a navy blue with silver foiling ?
Hi
I'm sorry about the slow reply.
Foiling works really well on a dark colour. Navy with a silver foil would look beautiful!
Very nice, could you tell me what brand of foil do you use please?
Hi Nicky
It's a toner reactive foil I purchased from Ebay. I'm not sure of the brand I'm sorry. I've tested a few and there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of difference. The most important thing is getting the temperature right on the laminator. x
amazing.. what foil did you use ma'am?
Hi
For these I used Minc Foil. But most brands of toner reactive foil would work too.
Hi 👋🏽
Great Vid,
I hope to achieve similar results... I’m curious as what printer you used to print on card? (Without bending the card etc...).
I currently have a inkjet so will need a laser printer... and since I only need it for card, your recommendation would be great :)
Hi Marcus
Any laser printer with a front loading tray along with a multi purpose tray should work fine for card.
Hope that helps
@@ImagineDIYwedding ??? it doesn't help, because not all laser printers are the same quality and he was asking what printer YOU used, probably so he does't have to waste his money, like i did, trying to figure it out. The least you could do, is tell people the printer name, it's not a cheap investment!
Hi I downloaded a few of your downloads but when you click into them it doesn’t keep the font is that correct ?
Hi Lorraine
You need to have the fonts downloaded onto your computer for them to keep the fonts.
But there are a few great places you can download fonts free of charge. Here are some sites you could look at:
www.1001freefonts.com
www.fontspace.com/popular/fonts
But there are other sites too. If you need any help, let us know x
Imagine DIY awww I see thank you so much am
Very new to all this late to the party haha xx
Do you have to print in black or could it be navy? The reason I ask is because we only one part of the invitation to have the foil, and we want the other parts to be a navy ink.
The toner reactive foil is designed to react to toner so it should work on whatever colour you choose. But if you are having a problem, you can always print the part you want foiled in a black ink and use navy for the rest.
What printer do you use. Im really struggling to find a laser printer for card stock
Hi
We've tried lots of different printers and there is not really a huge amount of variance. But I have found that choosing one with a manual feed (or front loading) tray is the best option for card.
Can i ask maam? Does the ID laminator okay for foil transfer in invitations?
Hi Lea
An ID Laminator should work fine. I've just used a really cheap laminator to make these. I would recommend running a test on some scrap card before you start just to check.
Hi, I tried to use the laminator method too what is your fix for when the whole lettering isn’t covered with foil? (Only partial foil covering the letter/word) x
There are a few different things that could be causing this problem:
- The temperature might need to be adjusted on your laminator. Either slightly higher or slightly lower
- You might need a bolder script so that more toner is on the page.
- You might need to experiment with an alternative card stock. It could be that the card stock is not compatible with the foil you are using.
You just need to play around until you get it right. Sometimes it works like a charm, sometimes it's a bit of a fiddle. But it's definitely worth the effort.
x
when i try mine comes out all bitty and still with black it’s on it. do you know why this is?
Hi
You could try rubbing the surface over with a dry cloth. Some laser printers will deposit more toner than necessary leaving a bit of a dusty finish. But this should easily wipe off with a tiny bit of pressure.
However, if you are finding that it is distributed all over the card, it could also mean that you have purchased a card that has the colour printed onto it. This would mean that there would be some toner on the surface of the card which would react slightly with the foil. In this case, you might need to consider choosing an alternative card.
I hope that helps.
Kind regards
Leah
Is there a link where I can buy these size of paper that’s already printed with my personalised info?!
And where can I get this laminator ? I want this same exact invite please, just need a link to buy everything and I will put it together if possible 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks in advance.
Hi
It's great to hear from you.
This link might be useful:
www.imaginediy.co.uk/how-to-make-elegant-pocket-fold-invitations/
It should give you most of the information you need. But if you still need additional information, you can e-mail:
enquiries@imaginediy.co.uk and we will be able to guide you through the process.
Kind regards
Leah
Does it have to be toner reactive foil or can I buy foil for gold foiling?
I would definitely stick to toner reactive foil!
I've never tried using the alternative so I would be interested to hear if it works. But the toner reactive foil is sold specifically for this purpose. So it's a much safer bet.
Does this work on pearlescent/metallic paper?
Hi Nesreen
I've had mixed results with pearlescent, metallic and matt papers. In principle, they work fine on any papers or card that have a smooth surface (so avoid anything textured or rough). However, I have found that the results vary across different types of card and even across different colours within the same range of cards and papers.
It seems that the problem is that some cards and papers contain a trace of toner which will react with the foil and create on overall messy appearance. So it's definitely worth testing a few different ranges before committing to anything.
But yes, they should work fine on a pearlescent or metallic finish.
Kind regards
Leah
What paper do you use for your laser printer . Im doing wedding invitations too . Thank you
Hi
It's worth testing different kinds of paper and card. I've used a matt off white card for this design. Different cards react in different ways when you're using the laser reactive foil so it's definitely worth testing a sheet or two before committing to a larger order.
I hope that helps. x
@@ImagineDIYwedding thank you xx
I tried foiling my invites but the gold is sticking to the white space as well the design. I don't know what to do. Any tips?
Oh no!!!
There are a few things that could be wrong:
1 - Your laser printer might be shedding some extra toner. You can usually solve this by just brushing the paper with a very clean paintbrush or artist brush before applying the foil.
2 - It's possible that the paper you are using has element that acts in the same way as the toner does. I have found that some papers and card just will not work for this technique. If this is the case, you'll need to choose a different card.
3 - You might need to slightly adjust the temperature of the foiling machine if that is possible.
It takes a little trial and error. Sometimes it works like a dream first time. Other times, it takes a little more fiddling. But it's well worth persevering with. x
Hello .. does this Work in Glossy paper with already Printable Name ?
Hi
It very much depends on the paper. I've been able to get it to work on some pearlised papers but not others. It's always worth doing a few test sheets to check.
If being commercialize or produce 10 or more pieces.. Isnt so costly? Foil tends to b pricey
Hi
You are right. The cost would mount up. But it still works our significantly cheaper than having them hot foiled my a commercial printers!
can you do this using handmade paper?
Hi Michelle
I am so sorry about the delay in response.
I's unlikely that this technique would work on handmade paper I'm afraid (I wish it would). The handmade paper has too much texture. This technique works much better on smooth matt paper.
xx