hotstampingtips Best Temperature for Leather Foil Stamping: 110°C vs 120°C vs 130°C

[Jinglin]

Foil Stamping Temperature Testing: Finding the Perfect Temperature

To explore how temperature affects foil stamping results, I tested the hot foil machine using Gold Foil on 1mm thick vegetable-tanned leather at three temperatures: 110°C, 120°C, and 130°C. Here’s what I found:

• 110°C: The foil stamp was clear and sharp with clean, crisp edges, but the overall effect looked flat, lacking gloss and depth.

• 120°C: Depth and gloss improved significantly; the design appeared vivid with relatively clear edges, although slight edge blurring was visible under close inspection.

• 130°C: The foil was thick and rich, but edges became smudged and showed signs of bleeding due to overheating.

In summary, 110°C is ideal for precise, crisp results, while 120°C strikes the best balance between depth and clarity. Depending on the material, intermediate temperatures like 115°C are also worth trying.

Edited July 15 by Jinglin

[DieselTech]

It all depends on what leather you are using. Temperature depends on leather choice. 

[Jinglin]

6 hours ago, DieselTech said:

It all depends on what leather you are using. Temperature depends on leather choice. 

Yes, I have compiled a table. Please check it out. I hope it helps you too.