Foiling & Embossing Suppliers
Foil stamping and embossing are the visual anchors of a diploma prop. Gold seals, raised crests, metallic lettering, and subtle debossing all help a document read as authentic on camera.
This directory highlights reliable vendors and studios that provide hot foil stamping equipment, custom embossing dies, metallic foils, and premium finishing services used in professional print and prop production.
Hot Foil Stamping Equipment & Supplies
These manufacturers supply the presses, dies, and foils used to apply metallic accents to diplomas, certificates, and
premium paper props.
- Metallic Elephant (UK) — High‑end hot foil presses, custom dies, and finishing tools used by premium brands and studios.
metallicelephant.co.uk
- Howard Imprinting / Howard Personalizer (USA) — Tabletop foil stamping machines ideal for small‑batch document finishing.
howardimprinting.com
- Upstairs Imprinters (USA) — Foil stamping type, dies, and supplies for both hobby and professional use.
upstairsimprinters.com
Custom Embossing & Debossing Dies
Embossing and debossing create raised or recessed impressions—perfect for academic seals, institutional crests, and
official‑style document elements.
- Infinity Stamps (USA) — Custom brass and steel embossing dies, handheld embossers, and precision marking tools.
infinitystamps.com
- Ernst Reiner GmbH (Germany) — Precision embossing equipment and custom dies used in document and security applications.
reiner.de
- Acorn Sales (USA) — Custom embossing seals and dies for certificates, diplomas, and official documents.
acornsales.com
Foil & Metallic Material Suppliers
These suppliers provide metallic foils, pigment foils, and specialty materials used in hot foil stamping and decorative finishing.
- Foilco (UK) — Wide range of metallic, holographic, and pigment foils used in premium print finishing.
foilco.com
- Kurz (Germany) — Global manufacturer of hot stamping foils and transfer materials used in commercial print and packaging.
kurz-graphics.com
- API Foilmakers (UK) — Metallic and specialty foils suitable for document seals, borders, and decorative accents.
apifoilmakers.com
Gold Leaf & Gilding Materials
For hand‑finished borders, illuminated details, or hero props requiring real gold leaf, these suppliers offer professional‑grade materials.
- Manetti Gold Leaf (Italy) — Traditional gold leaf manufacturer supplying real and imitation leaf for gilding.
manetti.com
- Sepp Leaf Products (USA) — Major supplier of gold, silver, and metal leaf plus tools and adhesives.
seppleaf.com
- Nazionale Gilding Supplies (UK) — Gold leaf, metal leaf, and gilding tools for decorative document work.
nazionale.co.uk
Premium Foil & Embossing Studios
These studios specialize in high‑end finishing—foil stamping, blind debossing, deep impression, and custom die work—ideal for
hero props and close‑up shots.
- Studio on Fire (USA) — Boutique letterpress and specialty print studio known for deep impression and premium foil work.
studioonfire.com
- Mama’s Sauce (USA) — Specialty print shop offering foil stamping, letterpress, and blind debossing.
mamas-sauce.com
- Benwells (UK) — Print finisher providing foil blocking, embossing, and debossing for premium documents.
benwells.com
Skip the Setup — Let a Specialist Handle It
Hot foil stamping and custom embossing plates require setup time and equipment most productions don’t have on hand. Our vetted diploma makers already run these finishes in-house.
Our vetted diploma makers already have every tool on this page in their shops — and the experience to use them correctly the first time.