3D Foil Business Cards: Everything You Need to Know
Quick answer: 3D Foil Business Cards pair our standard full-colour print on 450gsm silk card with a raised, metallic Scodix foil applied to your logo or design elements, in Gold or Silver. Prices start at £69 for 100 cards, with a 5 working day turnaround. As with our Spot UV range, Print Studio Scotland manages your order, artwork and quality control throughout, but the Scodix foil finishing itself is carried out by a specialist outsourced partner — dedicated Scodix equipment is a significant investment that very few printers, us included, run in-house.
What Is 3D Foil?
Traditional foil stamping presses a flat metallic foil onto paper using heat and a die. Scodix foil is different: it's a digital embellishment process that builds up a genuinely raised, three-dimensional metallic finish — not flat, but a coating you can actually feel. Applied to a logo, initials, brand mark or decorative border in Gold or Silver, against our Soft Touch laminate base, it creates one of the most eye-catching finishes in our range.
Specifications at a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | Portrait 55mm x 85mm | Landscape 85mm x 55mm |
| Stock | 450gsm silk card, full colour both sides |
| Base finish | Soft Touch laminate, both sides |
| Foil | Raised Scodix metallic foil, Gold or Silver, one side |
| Minimum order | 100 copies |
| Maximum online | 2,000 copies (bespoke pricing above this) |
| Artwork | Print-ready PDF plus a separate foil layer |
| Turnaround | 5 working days |
| From | £69.00 |
Why Is the Scodix Foil Finish Outsourced?
We're upfront about this: unlike our HQ and Luxe ranges, which are printed entirely in-house at our Paisley studio, the Scodix foil stage of these cards is carried out by a trusted specialist finishing partner. The machinery involved is expensive and highly specialised, and not something most commercial printers — us included — run on-site. Rather than fake the effect with a flat, lower-quality hot foil stamp just to keep production under one roof, we work with a specialist who has invested in genuine Scodix technology.
Your order, artwork checks and final quality control stay with us throughout. This extra production stage, at a specialist site, is also why Foil takes 5 working days and starts from a higher price point than HQ or Luxe.
Who Orders Foil Business Cards?
Foil is a favourite with luxury brands, hospitality businesses, jewellers, financial advisors and creative directors — anyone whose first impression needs to say quality and prestige immediately. It's also a popular gifting option for senior staff or client-facing teams.
Supplying Artwork
Foil cards need two files: your standard print-ready PDF, and a separate PDF showing the foil areas as a solid black shape. If you're not sure how to prepare this, our artwork team can create the foil layer for you — contact us for pricing before placing your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3D Foil printed in-house or outsourced?
The order and artwork checks are managed by us throughout, but the raised Scodix foil finishing stage is carried out by a specialist outsourced partner with dedicated Scodix equipment — the same reason our 3D Spot UV range is also outsourced for its finishing stage.
What's the difference between Scodix foil and traditional foil stamping?
Traditional foil stamping is flat — pressed onto the surface. Scodix builds up a genuinely raised, three-dimensional metallic coating you can feel, for a more sophisticated and durable result.
Can I choose both gold and silver foil on the same order?
Each order uses a single foil colour. If you need cards in both gold and silver, place two separate orders — both colours can't be combined on the same card.
Can foil be applied to both sides?
Our standard foil option is applied to one side. For specific requirements, email quotes@printstudioscotland.com and we'll advise what's possible.
What's the difference between Foil and Spot UV?
Both use Scodix technology for a raised, three-dimensional finish. Foil applies a raised metallic coating in gold or silver for a decorative, luxurious look. Spot UV uses a raised clear gloss varnish for a shinier, more contemporary effect. See our 3D Spot UV Business Cards guide for more detail.
Still Deciding?
Browse the full Business Cards collection, compare against our HQ, Luxe and Spot UV guides, or read why in-house printing matters for context on how we think about production. Order 3D Foil Business Cards directly, or get in touch if you'd like advice on artwork before you order.