So I decided to get the best foil. for when my my new machines arrives. Decided to take Philips advice, and get API. Had a lot of misprints with the china stuff.
Contacted API, and they sent me this "little" sample package! :O
Dont think I need to buy gold or silver ever again :D I wrote them, and they said its okay if I share samples with other people. I cant use this much for sure :D
Yes, that’s the same company, just a specific page / section related to foils
Just curious, but is this like an off branch of API? https://apigroup.com/products/foils/metallic-hot-stamping-foils/
On a slightly more positive note, I was excited to receive my samples from Foilco in the UK yesterday!
Wow. grave news :( Maybe Ebay will be flooting with cheap foil now?
Not sure if anyone’s aware, but I just checked the API website, and unfortunately, the company has just recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They have a letter posted for their foil customers at the following link... really sad to see what looked like a great company go under...
https://cases.stretto.com/public/X047/10079/CORRESPONDENCE/1007902042050000000007.pdf
Hi Daniel, and tak! I would love to have a sample as well, if possible I’ll send you an email! Thanks again for your (and APIs) generosity!
Just for info, postages in whole EU is 3€. Envelopes oc costs to, but Maru paid a little extra, so that should be covered :)
Sent you an e-mail too! :)
I'm interested in a sample piece as well. So far I any used the foil that came along with my Chinese hot foil machine and it seems to rub off easily on some types of leather. (Shell cordovan for example)
@Daniel W.
In the name of all that is foily!
Honestly, i would love to get some! (foil of course)
How do i contact you to make that happen?
Thanks a bunch :)
@Daniel W. Holy hot foil batman!
You could turn the Eiffel tower gold with all of that 😆
On a side note, it was nice of you to ask them if you could offer out samples. Very classy.
I remember calling the CEO of API foils way back when I was conducting research for the hot foil video course. Strangely enough he picked up the call while he was en route to the emergency room at the hospital.
I can't remember what was going on with him but he insisted on hearing what I had to say! After I explained what I was doing and the information I needed, he offered me a lifetime supply of foil. Luckily I already have a lifetime supply of foil 😆 but it was very nice of him. He's fine now by the way.
I believe that's the only foil on the market that allows the exchange of gasses through the foil which means it can breathe with the leather. Doesn't matter in pigmented leather but perfect for aniline or semi aniline hides/skins.
@Daniel W. I would like to receive some samples, if possible.
If you want, please contact me by DM in Instagram (@leather_sapiens) so we can arrange all needed. Thanks!!!