Akuafoil : Best CMYK Values to match Foil Stamping "Gold"

[PrintingFools]

Just wondering if anyone knows the best CMYK values for Akuafoil process to get the same color or similar look of the regular GOLD foiling process.
I know the color before the Akuafoil will be a sort of deeper yellow, but reaaly would like the advice , as I only have one shot at this.
Thank you in advance , B

 

[PrintingFools]

Wow, I guess I "stumped" everyone ?

 

[Stephen Marsh]

As CMYK values are device dependent, it would depend on the substrate, inks, press, plate curves etc. Additionally, the member’s of this forum may never have used this process, so how could they comment?

Your question is essentially the same as the one posted below, with a similar answer:

http://printplanet.com/forums/digit...oyal-blue-cymk-colors-epson-p660-card-printer



Stephen Marsh

 

[keith1]

Wow, I guess I "stumped" everyone ?

Try Pantone 124 (CMYK equivalent of). If anything add a touch more red to make it a yellow bordering on orange. Gloss UV will give it a more metallic look/glisten.

Keith

 

[metrogroupsolutions]

B-
Did you ever get an answer to this question, or what did you decide to go with, and how were your results? I am researching the same thing for a client, and my vendor stated that "they could not provide me with the CMYK because if I didn't like the gold color I might get mad at them."

Thanks for anything you can contribute!
Melinda

 

[chevalier]

I am not familiar with Akuafoil but I have utilized Henkel Mirafoil in the past. It is my understanding that Henkel sold it's coatings division to Actega which markets a similar product called Reflectink. That out of the way... Henkel distributed swatch books of the entire CMYK equivalent of the "standard" Pantone library over Mirafoil for designers/prepress personnel to be able to set an expectation of result. Perhaps such a swatch book is also available for Akuafoil? Perhaps you can acquire a swatch book from Actega or Toyo (who also markets a similar product) and use that as a guide?