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    Fedrigoni · Materica

    Materica Clay

    warm terracotta clay. 250 gsm, tactile surface, dyed through to the core.

    The colour shown here is an on-screen approximation. Paper shifts under different light, order a sample before you lock a shade.

    Specifications

    RangeFedrigoni
    CollectionMaterica
    ShadeClay
    Weight250 gsm
    Surfacetextured, tactile
    Dyed throughYes, coloured edge when cut

    Techniques we run on it

    • Foil stamping
    • Blind deboss
    • Emboss
    • Letterpress
    • Spot UV
    • Flat digital / offset
    • Screen printing
    • Die cutting

    Not on this stock

    • Laser engraving

    How it behaves in production

    • Materica: warm terracotta clay. Cotton + wool/algae fibre blend with a chunky natural texture in an earthy tone.
    • Letterpress bites clean. Foil (aged gold, copper, black) pairs beautifully with the earth tone. Blind emboss/deboss reads strong.

    Common questions

    Is Materica Clay dyed through?
    Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.
    Which print methods and finishes work on Materica Clay?
    We offer Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Letterpress, Spot UV, Flat digital / offset, Screen printing, Die cutting.
    What weights do you stock Materica Clay in?
    250 gsm.
    Can I see it before I order?
    Yes. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. Ask for a physical sample before choosing your stock.

    Pairs beautifully with

    Three combinations that hold up on press. Open one and the Studio starts with the stock, the foil and the ink already locked in.

    Materica Clay + Light Bronze · 115-9

    Light Bronze reads clean on Materica Clay — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the warm terracotta clay ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Materica Clay + Chestnut Copper · 117

    Chestnut Copper reads clean on Materica Clay — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the warm terracotta clay ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Materica Clay + Warm Bronze · 117-2

    Warm Bronze reads clean on Materica Clay — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the warm terracotta clay ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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