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Gmund · Gmund Gold
Gmund Gold Essence
Essence, Metallic gold face (from smooth lustre to coarse glitter-like pigment in Shimmer and Breeze); matt, sometimes strongly coloured back. 310 gsm, smooth surface.
The colour shown here is an on-screen approximation. Paper shifts under different light, order a sample before you lock a shade.
Specifications
| Range | Gmund |
|---|---|
| Collection | Gmund Gold |
| Shade | Essence |
| Weight | 310 gsm |
| Surface | smooth |
| Dyed through | No |
Techniques we run on it
- Flat digital / offset
- Letterpress
- Screen printing
- Blind deboss
- Emboss
- Foil stamping
How it behaves in production
- Non-absorbent: oxidative inks, dusting, low stacks, 48 h drying
- Not suitable for laser or inkjet
- Shimmer and Breeze take little or no offset ink by design
- Pigment builds on blankets
- Back is matt and may be strongly coloured; check for duplex/two-sided pieces
- Metallic foil can oxidise; varnish under large foils
- Mill tip: shiny gold with matt white screen print
Common questions
- Is Gmund Gold Essence dyed through?
- No. The cut edge shows the stock's own material and construction.
- Which print methods and finishes work on Gmund Gold Essence?
- We offer Flat digital / offset, Letterpress, Screen printing, Blind deboss, Emboss, Foil stamping.
- What weights do you stock Gmund Gold Essence in?
- 310 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.
Gmund Gold Essence + Light Copper · 194
Light Copper reads clean on Gmund Gold Essence — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the essence, metallic gold face (from smooth lustre to coarse glitter-like pigment in shimmer and breeze); matt, sometimes strongly coloured back ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationGmund Gold Essence + Peach Copper · 199
Peach Copper reads clean on Gmund Gold Essence — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the essence, metallic gold face (from smooth lustre to coarse glitter-like pigment in shimmer and breeze); matt, sometimes strongly coloured back ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationGmund Gold Essence + Copper Gemstone · L1-003F
Copper Gemstone reads clean on Gmund Gold Essence — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the essence, metallic gold face (from smooth lustre to coarse glitter-like pigment in shimmer and breeze); matt, sometimes strongly coloured back ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
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