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Hot Foil Stamping on Kwikprint Machines

  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN, 55415 United States (map)

Saturday, February 14; 9am–12pm CT

Foil adds rich gold, shiny silver, and wild holographic accents to prints and bindings. Learn how to use the hot foil stamping machines in MCBA’s bindery, aptly named Kwikprint machines.

This hands-on, in-person workshop will introduce participants to the machines and how to use them safely. Hot foil stamping machines are hot! The Kwikprint machine can reach temperatures of 400+ degrees. Explore the qualities of foil and discuss the use of brass type. Instruction and experience using the equipment will introduce participants to the subtleties of the process including use of temperature, pressure, and dwell time. Come away with knowledge and resources to add hot foil stamping to your repertoire of book arts techniques!

Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 3 hours, Category B or D

Pricing

$70 | $35 Scholarship | $105 Pay-It-Forward

$55 materials fee

Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

Please note: Registration closes 2/9 at midnight (CT).

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