Shine with Purpose
Foil Stamping Book Cover
Foil stamping is a widely used cover finishing technique in the book industry, valued for its ability to add visual impact and perceived quality. Far from being a redundant decoration step, applying with thoughtful design, foil stamping enhances not just the cover, but the overall presence of a book.
Foil Color Options
Metallic Foil — Gloss
Choose from the foil colors below. Click a color to see how the foil changes under light. When requesting a quote, include the color name and code shown under your preferred foil.
Foil Color Options
Metallic Foil — Matte
Choose from the foil colors below. Click a color to see how the foil changes under light. When requesting a quote, include the color name and code shown under your preferred foil.
Foil Color Options
Color Foil — Gloss
Choose from the foil colors below. Click a color to see how the foil changes under light. When requesting a quote, include the color name and code shown under your preferred foil.
Looking for a foil from an earlier quote? View additional foil selections.
Pricing
Add-On Pricing
| Quantity | Total | Per Copy |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $267.00 | $2.67 |
| 250 | $267.00 | $1.07 |
| 500 | $267.00 | $0.53 |
| 750 | $267.00 | $0.36 |
| 1000 | $292.00 | $0.29 |
| 1250 | $328.00 | $0.26 |
| 1500 | $365.00 | $0.24 |
| 1750 | $401.00 | $0.23 |
| 2000 | $438.00 | $0.22 |
Our Work
Books We Printed with Foil Stamping
FAQ
Common foil stamping questions
How do I add foil stamping to my book order?
The prices shown here are add-on costs and will be added to your book order. Use our Turbo Calculator to estimate the book price, then send us your book files and a separate foil file. We will review everything and confirm the final pricing before you place the order. See How It Works for the full process.
Can I get foil stamping on my sample?
Yes, we can apply foil to samples. Foil stamping costs $40 and adds 2 days to the sample production time. A standard case bound book sample typically take about a week.
Can I apply multiple foil colors on my book cover?
Yes, theoretically, you can apply as many colors as you wish. Each color requires a separate plate, which adds to the cost.
How should I prepare the foil stamping file?
Prepare a separate vector PDF containing only the elements that will receive foil, shown in solid black and aligned with the cover file. As a general rule, keep lines and the thinnest parts of lettering at least 1 mm thick. Very fine details may not transfer cleanly, especially on cloth or faux leather. See our foil stamping file setup guide for step-by-step instructions and examples.
Behind the Scene Techniques
We use a hot foil pressing process to apply foil to your book covers. Your design is transferred to a custom jig and than applied using heat and pressure to permanently bond the foil to the surface of your chosen material: paper, cloth, or leather.
Hot foil stamping is available for a range of formats, including cloth or leather hardcover books; perfect bound and saddle stitched books, as well as just jackets.
