How to Set Up Foil Stamp Files

3 PDF files are required for the Spot UV process.

  • Print file
  • Foil stamp file
  • Alignment reference file

Below is the result we want to achieve with foil applied to the stars:

The final result showcasing the foil applied on the stars
End Result

The 3 PDF files we required:

Print File without Foil Elements
1. print-file.pdf
Foil Stamp File Containing Only Foil Elements
2. foil-file.pdf
Alignment File with Print, Foil, and Template for Positioning
3. alignment-file.pdf

Step-by-step breakdown:

Step 1: Hide the elements where foil will be applied. Export the remaining layers as the print file.

Step 2: Turn off your print file layers, highlight the foil elements using a single solid color. Export this as the foil stamp file.

Step 3: Turn on both foil stamp and print layers, overlay with the template guide, ensure proper alignment, and export the result as the alignment file.

A Photoshop screenshot showing the setup of foil stamping, including the print, foil, and template layers