Using the UV flatbed printer, you can easily create bright gold, 3D-texture Christmas foil designs on glass. This method is ideal for holiday décor, home displays, and glass gifts. Clear glass combined with gold foil delivers a premium, festive look that works perfectly for snowflakes, reindeer, Christmas trees, stars, bells, and more.
How Glass Foil Stamping Works
Glass is smooth and normally difficult for gold foil to adhere to.
By printing a yellow “adhesion layer” using the UV flatbed printer, then heat-pressing foil onto it, you achieve bright metallic effects.
This process is also suitable for stamping on glass and for hot foil stamping on glass bottles.
Flow summary:
· UV printer outputs yellow artwork onto glass
· Lamination/foil machine applies heat + pressure
· Foil attaches only to printed areas, creating a metallic finish
This method also supports UV white ink printing when designs need strong contrast on glass.
Tools & Materials
· UV6090 UV flatbed printer
· Transparent glass sheets
· Gold hot stamping foil
· Laminator or heat-foil machine
· Alcohol + lint-free cloth
Complete Foil Stamping Steps
Step 1: Prepare the Glass
Clean the glass with alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
Any dust or oil will affect foil adhesion.
Step 2: Set Artwork Color to Bright Yellow
Set the artwork to bright yellow / gold-yellow.
This printed yellow layer acts as the bonding surface for gold foil.
Step 3: Print with the UV6090 UV Flatbed Printer
Import your Christmas designs (snowflakes, stars, trees, bells) into RIP software.
Recommended settings:
· Mode: CMYK color
· Yellow layer: solid fill
· Material: Glass
· Auto height detection
After printing, the glass will display bright yellow designs.
This step supports UV white ink printing when needed.
Step 4: Heat & Pressure Foil Transfer
Cover the printed design with gold foil.
Laminator settings:
· Temperature: 70°C
· Pressure: 2–3 kg
· Normal speed
Slowly run the glass through the laminator.
Heat + pressure ensures strong foil adhesion to printed yellow regions.
Key Printing Notes (Varnish Layer)
· Set a mode that increases varnish thickness
· A thicker varnish provides stronger adhesion and creates 3D texture
Heat Press Foil Transfer Details
· Place the printed glass into the foil stamping machine
· Cover with gold foil (gold side downward)
· Heat-press to activate adhesion
Foil stamping parameters:
· Temperature: 60°C – 100°C
· Pressure: firm, even
· Time: 3–15 seconds, depending on foil and varnish type
Step 4: Peel the Foil
After pressing, lift the plate and peel off excess foil.
Gold foil will remain firmly on printed areas only.
Edges should appear sharp and clean.
Step 5: Peel Film and Reveal Gold Finish
Once cooled, gently remove the foil.
You will see:
· Bright metallic gold
· Clean glass background
· Premium shine and strong visual impact
Suitable for: Christmas ornaments, window displays, gifts, signage.
Recommended Christmas Foil Designs（stamp on glass）
1. Classic Christmas Icons
· Santa with reindeer silhouettes
· Christmas wreaths
· Bells, gift boxes, candles
· Angels
Gold foil gives these designs a premium holiday glow.
2. Minimal Line Art & Typography
· Minimal Christmas trees
· Snowflake patterns
· “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year” typography
· Geometric reindeer designs
Gold lines on clear glass create modern, luxurious styles.
3. Scenes & Compositions
· Winter village silhouette
· Ribbon-style compositions
· Snowy town scenes with stars and houses
Ideal for large glass panels, doors, windows.
Why Choose the UV6090 UV Flatbed Printer for Glass Foil
1. High Printing Precision
Excellent for detailed festive designs.
2. Strong Adhesion on Glass
Stable printing, resistant to peeling.
3. Suitable for Bulk Batch Production
Print multiple glass pieces at once.
4. High Efficiency & Lower Cost
Lower cost than vacuum plating or traditional screen foil stamping.
Technical & Process Advantages of UV6090
1. Revolutionary Digital Workflow
· No plate making
· Print any new design immediately
· Perfect for single-piece or small batches
2. Superior Quality & Visual Effects
· Supports full-color prints, gradients, photos
· Real metallic foil possible
· Strong adhesion and durability
· Precise alignment on finished glass parts
3. Business Advantages
· Lower total production cost
· Multi-material capability (glass, wood, metal, leather, acrylic)
· Expandable business opportunities
4. Application Examples
· Personalized glass gifts
· Home décor panels
· Retail window displays
· Electronic glass panels
Conclusion: Make Stunning Christmas Glass Art with the UV Flatbed Printer
Using the UV6090 UV flatbed printer + gold foil + heat pressing, you can easily achieve:
· Bright gold effects
· Luxurious holiday texture
· Fully customized designs
· High production efficiency
Perfect for factories, gift shops, studios, and holiday displays.
