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Umbra:

I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but has anyone had experience with foil? To clarify, I suppose I'm asking if anyone knows anything about some form of foil/shiny paper that's available. I'm looking at recreating some box art for games I have that originally came printed on a foil paper. Think black-label Kingdom Hearts games, or Metroid Prime 2.

Araden64:

This is the paper I use, it's like very thin photo paper. The color is amazing. I use it in genesis cases though. Probably won't be big enough for UGC's.

Kodak Glossy Photo Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 100 Sheets per Pack (8209017) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EZ0CTU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2.tAvb0VXMGTZ

You could also look for red river semi gloss paper. I think it's called zebra but I don't remember.

Umbra:

Is this paper extremely shiny to the point where it shines through the sleeve? I'm trying to replicate a foil kind of look.

I'll keep that paper in mind though.

Araden64:

--- Quote from: Umbra on May 29, 2015, 11:52:07 PM ---Is this paper extremely shiny to the point where it shines through the sleeve? I'm trying to replicate a foil kind of look.

I'll keep that paper in mind though.

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I posted to the wrong topic, my bad. Though I don't think you can just print to foil paper, I imagine a special technique is required to get that effect

sheep2001:

You can get foil papers, and print on them with a regular ink jet, BUT, the colours do not print out so vivid. I had some cd labels in gold/silver foil from a sample pack. They do look quite fun/nice when printed, but slightly washed out. (Although it was a long time ago, and with my old printer - it is probably better now)

This isn't the one I used, but just an example.
http://www.mcgpaper.com/silgolmetinp.html

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