Comprehensive Guide & Technical Breakdown
Edge gilding and edge painting are artisanal finishing techniques applied to the exposed raw edges of thick paperboard, rigid box collars, and cards.
### 1. Edge Gilding (Metallic Foil Edges)
- Process: Stacks of board are clamped under immense pressure, sanded to a mirror polish, and hot-stamped with genuine metallic gold, silver, or rose-gold foil along the outer rim.
- Result: Brilliant reflective metallic edges that gleam like a gold bar.
- Process: Highly concentrated Pantone pigments or neon inks are sprayed or rolled onto the beveled edges.
- Result: A striking pop of brand color visible along the edge profile.
- Best for: Luxury perfume presentation collar trays, VIP event passes, high-end tarot cards, and limited-edition rigid box trays.
### 2. Edge Painting (Bevel Inking)