{"id":4855,"date":"2022-08-22T14:18:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T19:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=4855"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:11:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:11:39","slug":"foil-book-covers-how-to-put-specialty-into-your-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/foil-book-covers-how-to-put-specialty-into-your-strategy","title":{"rendered":"Foil Book Covers: How to Put Specialty into Your Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>A marketing trend that needs no introduction? Foil book covers. With our NEW <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/foil-perfect-bound-booklets\">Foil Perfect Bound Booklets<\/a>, your campaign lookbooks, product catalogs, graphic novels and photography portfolios stun before they\u2019re even opened. See why upping the flash factor on custom book printing pays off and get insider tips for how to design yours (<a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/pages\/custom-quote\">Custom Quote<\/a> no longer required).<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#all-fact,-no-fiction\">Foil Perfect Bound Booklets combine eye-catching foil with a professional Soft Touch laminate finish. <\/a>Smartpress\u2019 Sleeking\u2122 process ensures long-lasting shine that resists cracking or peeling, which is ideal for lookbooks and catalogs.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Foil can be used to highlight brand elements, create contrast between front and back covers or add texture and dimension. <a href=\"#time-the-shine\">Smartpress offers five foil options: gold, rose gold, silver, holographic and clear spot gloss.<\/a><br \/> Be sure to keep your foil legible with font sizes of at least 14 point. Avoid foil on the spine, and consider full-bleed foil designs for bold execution.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blogprodproxy.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FPBB-GIFs-Blog.gif\" alt=\"Foil book covers\"   \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"all-fact,-no-fiction\">All Fact, No Fiction on Foil Book Covers<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>As a premium online printer, we\u2019re constantly expanding our specialty offerings, and foil booklet printing is just the latest in a long line of products that become favorites for our customers. With Foil Perfect Bound Booklets, custom foil printing is now available on the front and back cover.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>And if you\u2019re worried about the foil rubbing off or cracking from the frequent handling of booklets, fear not. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/custom-foil-printing\">digital Sleeking\u2122<\/a> process is the best of the best. Unlike foil-stamped book covers, ours continue to shine since Sleeking ensures the foil adheres to the printed ink, not just the paper.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">&#8220;Sleeking is a digital embellishment process that creates a metallic, foiled effect on printed materials without the need for traditional hot foil stamping dyes,&#8221; said Smartpress Plant Manager Russ Castleman. &#8220;It involves applying a specialized ink-reactive foil to areas printed with a digital ink, the foil then adheres to the ink when passed through a laminator.&#8221;<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Still not convinced? Our custom book covers are printed with <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/soft-touch-laminate\">Soft Touch laminate<\/a> for extra protection and an unexpectedly luxurious feel. Whether you\u2019re accenting your cover with bold text or going for a full flood, that foil stays put and stays impressive.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Wondering why a perfect binding is ideal for foiled book covers and a saddle stitched one isn\u2019t? We don\u2019t recommend foil on saddle stitch booklets because the production process could cause scratching on the foil.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/foil-perfect-bound-booklets_gold_02.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=e0793d5867607bb69c3d2e58759deb27\" alt=\"A hand pulling back a gold foil book cover printed with Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with more booklets around it.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/foil-perfect-bound-booklets_gold_01.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=309aa1b149be1920de3011084191b70a\" alt=\"Two booklets stack on top of each other printed with green covers and gold foil accents.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"time-the-shine\">Time the Shine With Foil Printing<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>Now that you know what we can do, let\u2019s figure out when to do it. The reasons to print a perfect bound book are plenty, but it\u2019s an especially good idea when your goal is a sophisticated presentation. With its seamless square spine, it\u2019s the epitome of modern professionalism and is a must anywhere you want to wow.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Think campaign lookbooks with curated collections, graphic novels with vibrant colors, photography portfolios with speaks-for-itself imagery. Completely customizable, a perfect binding also makes practical look professional. We\u2019re talking educational workbooks, seasonal catalogs and employee manuals.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Then comes the fun part: choosing your foil color. While each booklet can only feature one foil color, with our superior online printing services, you have multiple options:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Gold:<\/strong> Warm, glinting yellow gold<\/li> <li><strong>Rose Gold:<\/strong> Soft pink-copper<\/li> <li><strong>Silver:<\/strong> Clean, sharp silver<\/li> <li><strong>Holographic:<\/strong> Also known as unicorn, appears iridescent with soft, watercolor shades of the rainbow<\/li> <li><strong>Clear Spot Gloss:<\/strong> Also known as spot varnish, the clear material highlights the color that\u2019s printed underneath it<\/li> <\/ul> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Wondering how to print coordinating <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/foil-printing\">foil products<\/a> for a complete campaign? Get answers to all your <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-faq\/foil-printing-faq\">foil printing FAQ<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/foil-perfect-bound-booklets_silver_02.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=15005f4e66b0f086cf9041bef5b826cf\" alt=\"Two hands holding a marketing booklet printed printed with Arcade in silver foil and a person hiking by water on the cover.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/foil-perfect-bound-booklets_silver_01.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=8cdc01972db8ad748d5cec8ef4436395\" alt=\"A marketing booklet cover with Arcade printed in silver foil on a black and gray background.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>How to Print With Foil<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Before you get your booklet ready for online printing with Smartpress, check out these insider tips for how to print with foil. From our expert Creative team, they\u2019re sure to boost your ROI, whether profitable or personal:<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <ul> <li>Use foil to highlight and complement your brand or logo. Consider the foil color an extension of your brand &#8211; a premium specialty finish that\u2019s added to your design language.<\/li> <li>Incorporate a flood or blocks of foil on the back cover of your booklet to create interest. Then use foil minimally on the front cover to build front-to-back contrast.<\/li> <li>Create a foil frame or border around your images.<\/li> <li>Use foil as another dimension beyond just the <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/small-format-paper-stocks\">paper stock<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\">ink<\/a>. Foil incorporates another texture and adds an extra element to emphasize design details.<\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <ul> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For foil words, numbers or lettering, we recommend a font size of 14 or higher.<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommend foil on the spine of your booklet.<\/span><\/li> <li>Don\u2019t want any margins on your design? No problem &#8211; we can do a full bleed of foil, too.<\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong> <\/em>Want more foil? As your full-service online printing shop, we\u2019ve got it:<br \/> <a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/introducing-spot-gloss-a-radiant-reflective-finish\">Introducing Spot Gloss: A Radiant, Reflective Finish<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/introducing-rose-gold-foil-add-allure-to-print-marketing-more\">Introducing Rose Gold Foil: Add Allure to Print Marketing &amp; More<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/luxury-to-the-letter-introducing-foil-cards-invitations\">Luxury to the Letter: Introducing Foil Cards &amp; Invitations<\/a><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>FEATURED DESIGNS<\/strong><\/p> <p>Gold Foil Perfect Bound Book Designed by Headcase Design for the Future of Storytelling<br \/> Silver Foil Perfect Bound Book Designed by Arcade Belts Inc.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A marketing trend that needs no introduction? 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