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The Road to a Single Stamp Vol. 3

〈The final push at the end of a long, laborious process〉

Stamping with foil
Just like that, foil stamping transforms the surface of paper with a textured imprint and a glossy finish that ink printing simply cannot achieve. However, arriving at this stage involves numerous steps that demand careful consideration and expertise, including design, foil selection, die production, and press setup.

What kind of process brings out the full brilliance of the foil and infuses additional color into a design? Let’s explore the detailed journey that culminates in a luminous final product.
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After the design and foil are selected, the next step is pressing the stamp. While it might seem that the hard work is done, a complex and meticulous process still awaits. This is the stage where skilled craftsmanship truly shines, as it brings the elaborate designs and chosen foils to vivid life.

The Road to a Single Stamp Vol. 2

〈Selecting the best foil for the design〉

Stamping with foil
Just like that, foil stamping embellishes the surface of paper with a textured imprint and a glossy finish unmatched by regular ink printing. However, achieving this effect involves multiple steps requiring significant skill and consideration, including design, foil selection, die production, and press setup.

What type of foil stamping process brings out the full brilliance of the foil and adds vibrant color to a design?
Let’s delve into the intricate process that culminates in a lustrous final product.
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After the design phase, the next step is selecting the right foil. This stage involves sifting through a variety of foils to find the perfect match for the design. Given that different foils offer varying textures and levels of shine, the choice involves more than color alone; it’s about crafting an overall visual impact that captures attention.

The Road to a Single Stamp Vol. 1

〈Designs made possible by foil stamping〉

Stamping with foil
Just like that, foil stamping embellishes the surface of paper with a textured imprint and glossy finish, a feat regular ink printing cannot achieve. Yet, before this final stage, the "foil stamping" process involves several critical steps: design, foil selection, die production, and press setup.

What process is pivotal in bringing out the foil’s full brilliance and enhancing the design with vibrant colors?
Let’s delve into the intricate and painstaking journey that culminates in the creation of a lustrous finished product.
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The journey begins with the design phase, where the concept of the foil stamped image is born. Here, lies the crucial question: How do we craft a design that fully leverages the capabilities of foil stamping?

ROKKAKU Technique and Design Chronicle Vol. 2

〈Expanding the Possibilities of Foil Stamping〉

Traditional foil stamping techniques breathe life into patterns with their vibrant shine, intricate textures, and delicate feel. This process involves transferring foils onto paper through the application of heat and pressure using a patterned die. The result is a stunning flourish of gold or silver foil that enhances the paper’s surface. Although this technique has been passed down through generations, ROKKAKU has expanded its creative potential by using a variety of foils in different combinations and employing dies with diverse designs.

Originating over 100 years ago on Rokkaku-dori Street in Kyoto, the ROKKAKU foil stamping brand has consistently pushed the boundaries of technique and design. In this volume, we will showcase a selection of the more than 200 innovative products we have developed, highlighting the evolution and rich history of our brand.

ROKKAKU Technique and Design Chronicle Vol. 1

〈From Creation to the Pursuit of Originality〉

Traditional foil stamping techniques breathe life into patterns with their vibrant shine, intricate textures, and delicate feel. This process involves transferring foils onto paper through the application of heat and pressure using a patterned die. The result is a stunning flourish of gold or silver foil that enhances the paper’s surface. Although this technique has been passed down through generations, ROKKAKU has expanded its creative potential by using a variety of foils in different combinations and employing dies with diverse designs.

Originating over 100 years ago on Rokkaku-dori Street in Kyoto, the ROKKAKU foil stamping brand has consistently pushed the boundaries of technique and design. In this volume, we will showcase a selection of the more than 200 innovative products we have developed, highlighting the evolution and rich history of our brand.