What’s better for my foil project?

When choosing between Copper or Brass, it can be difficult to decide. What are the differences? Does one work better than the other? These questions, plus many other factors to consider, is why the Metal Magic Team has broken it down to the key differences and what that could mean for your project.

Brass Thistle and Banner

  • 2-4 days for manufacturing.

  • Priced on level of detail and complexity. Dies are custom quotes.

  • Commonly used when highest quality is needed.

  • CNC machining allows for better relief in fine foil stamping areas.

  • Only way to achieve combo dies (foil/emboss) stamping

  • Engravers Brass and CNC machining dies, allows for more customization.

Copper Thistle and Banner

  • Typically Manufactured and Shipped same day.

  • Most predictable cost for manufacturing as it’s Priced per square inch.

  • Rockwell Hardness comparable to Brass.

  • Efficient heat transmitter on par with brass.

  • Best choice for flat stamping without ultrafine detail.

  • Can be used for embossing but only single level, raised flat images.

What’s better for my embossing project?

We have talked about choosing between Copper or Brass for foil dies, but what should you choose when embossing? What are the differences? The Metal Magic Team has broken it down to the key differences and what that could mean for your project.

Brass Sculpted Orchid

  • 2-5 days depending on size and level of detail.

  • Priced on level of detail and estimated time to produce.

  • Can include a wide array of treatment on one die including multi-level and sculpted emboss or deboss

  • Simulations for approval when requested.

Copper Single Level Orchid

  • Typically shipped next day.

  • Priced per square inch.

  • Single level, Raised Flat embossing, recommended for simple embossed treatment of art including textures.

  • Specified depths of .010”, .012”, .015”, dependent on art, are achievable.