Printing on vellum

Vellum works particularly well with both black and full-colour digital printing.

Black printing gives a crisp, understated finish and is especially effective when combined with hot foiling. Full-colour artwork can also look beautiful, although the naturally frosted appearance of vellum tends to work best with softer colours and tones.

Floral illustrations, watercolour designs, marble effects, patterns and motifs can all work particularly well on translucent vellum.

Vellum can also be layered over coloured card or printed artwork to create depth. The design underneath remains partially visible, creating a reveal as the vellum is lifted or viewed from different angles.

Hot foiled vellum

Vellum and hot foil are a particularly luxurious combination.

We can hot foil names, lettering, borders, logos, patterns and other artwork directly onto suitable vellum. Metallic gold, silver, copper and other foil finishes can be used alongside printed designs or on their own.

For wedding stationery, a printed vellum overlay with metallic foil can create a sophisticated first layer before the invitation itself is revealed underneath.

Our traditional hot foil presses allow us to produce tactile, specialist finishes that are difficult to replicate with standard digital printing alone.

Vellum wraps and belly bands

Vellum wraps and belly bands are a simple way to bring a collection of stationery together.

A translucent wrap can be printed or hot foiled with your design, then cut and creased to suit your stationery. A vellum belly band can also be used to hold an invitation suite together while adding an additional decorative layer.

Vellum paper weights

We currently work with vellum in 110gsm and 220gsm weights.

The lighter 110gsm vellum is particularly suitable for delicate wraps, overlays and belly bands, while 220gsm provides a more substantial feel for invitations, covers and other applications where additional rigidity is required.

Because vellum is translucent, artwork can be visible from the reverse side. This is an important consideration when preparing artwork, particularly where fine detail or darker areas are involved.

Vellum printing for wedding and commercial projects

Although vellum is particularly popular for wedding invitations and stationery, it is not limited to weddings.

Designers, creative agencies, businesses and packaging companies can use translucent vellum to add another dimension to brochures, presentation pieces, luxury packaging, book covers and bespoke printed projects.

At Dynamic Print, we can combine digital printing, hot foiling, cutting and creasing to create finished pieces to your specification.

If you have an unusual idea for vellum, talk to us. We are used to working with specialist papers and finding practical ways to produce something different.

Vellum printing – frequently asked questions

What is vellum paper?

Vellum is a smooth, translucent paper that allows light and elements of the design beneath it to show through. Modern printing vellum is generally made from cellulose paper fibres rather than traditional animal-skin vellum.

Can you print directly onto vellum?

Yes. We can digitally print onto suitable vellum in both black and colour, depending on the desired finish and artwork.

Can you hot foil vellum?

Yes. Suitable vellum can be hot foiled with metallic or coloured foil to create a tactile, luxurious finish. We can combine hot foiling with printed artwork where required.

What can vellum be used for?

Vellum can be used for wedding invitations, overlays, wraps, belly bands, menus, place names, information sheets, book jackets, packaging and many other bespoke applications.

What weight vellum do you use?

We work with 110gsm and 220gsm vellum, depending on the application and the finish required.

Can you cut and crease vellum?

Yes. We can cut vellum to size and, where appropriate, pre-crease it to your required dimension