Akuafoil Holographic Trading Cards FAQs

• What are Akuafoil holographic trading cards?

  Trading cards printed with Akuafoil: a silver foil base under full-color printing, so the colors on top turn metallic.…

• How do I make custom holographic cards?

  Design your card in full color, add a rainbow gradient where you want the holo, and make an Akuafoil mask in vector…

• Are Akuafoil cards real holographic foil?

  Akuafoil creates a holographic-style effect with printed colors over mirror-like silver foil. A true holographic foil…

• What makes a good rare or chase card?

  Clear rarity cues. Use more foil for rarer cards (a foil symbol, then a holo border, then a holo background, then a…

• What is the minimum order?

  500 cards per design, and you can print as many designs as you need. Designs are grouped in sets of up to 15 to pass…

• Should I choose Akuafoil or Pearl trading cards?

  Both look great. Akuafoil gives bold holo and multi-color metallic accents exactly where you want them, mixed with…

• What size are Akuafoil trading cards?

  2.5" x 3.5", the standard trading card size, horizontal or vertical. They fit standard sleeves, binders and top loaders.

• Can I get rounded corners?

  Yes. Choose square or 1/8" rounded corners.

• Can I add Spot UV or UV coating?

  UV coating on both sides is on the calculator. Spot UV with Akuafoil is available by custom quote. You'll send 3 files…

• Can you shrink wrap my cards in packs?

  Yes. Shrink wrapping in bundles is available by custom quote, so your cards arrive ready to sell, seed or hand out.…

• Can I order a custom size?

  Yes. Request a custom quote with the size and quantity you need.

• What colors give the best holo effect?

  Lighter colors and pastels reflect the most shine. Heavy, dark colors mute the foil, so use them for outlines, shadows…

• Why do Akuafoil cards look 3D?

  Foil areas reflect light differently from non-foil areas. As the card moves, light sweeps across the foil while…

• Can I put Akuafoil on both sides?

  Yes. Choose Akuafoil on the front, back or both, with full color on one or both sides.

• Who uses Akuafoil trading cards?

  Trading card game (TCG) and board game publishers, Kickstarter creators, sports teams, card shops, artists, comic…