- Eye-catching, shiny postcards
- Gradients and a full range of foil colors
- Range of sizes
- Heavyweight cardstock
Metallic Postcards
Features
- Eye-catching, shiny postcards
- Gradients and a full range of foil colors
- Range of sizes
- Heavyweight cardstock
Put a Glimmer on Your Direct Mail with Metallic Postcards
Metallic postcards add light-reflective shine to your design for an instantly premium look. Using a special process that prints CMYK over silver pigment, these cards produce shimmering color, smooth gradients, and eye-catching semitones. Ideal for holiday mailers, event promotions, and standout branding, metallic postcards help your message sparkle in the mailbox.
Shimmer, Gradient, and Full-Color Impact
Shimmering Metallic Effects |
Full-Color Gradients and Semitones |
Range of Sizes on Heavy Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Light-reflective finish that catches attention | CMYK printed over silver pigment | Popular sizes from 4" x 6" up to 8.5" x 5.5" |
| Adds depth and movement to designs | Supports gradients and smooth tonal shifts | Printed on heavyweight cardstock |
| Great for seasonal and special-event mail | Achieve a wide range of metallic color looks | Built for a premium, substantial feel |
Create Shine Where It Matters Most
Metallic Color Effects Across Your Design
Use the metallic process to make logos, headlines, or backgrounds shimmer.
Gradients and Semitones Supported
Blend colors smoothly and add depth with nuanced metallic transitions.
Choose Your Size
Select from a range that includes 4" x 6" up to 8.5" x 5.5" to fit your message.
16 pt. Cardstock
A substantial base that enhances the premium metallic finish.
Upload Print-Ready Artwork
Provide high-resolution files to ensure crisp metallic results.
Metallic Postcards FAQs
The metallic portions should have a separate layer in the file you submit. Head to the “Templates” tab to download a file with the accurate setup. Be sure to align the CMYK file with the metallic layer.
If you need a silver metallic accent, use at least 15% K in the white area.
All fonts that will be in metallic print need to be at least 12 pts. in size and in the Sans Serif family. Lighter or neutral colors are more distinct in metallic compared to darker ones.
The arrival of your metallic postcards depends on your location. Note that the standard time for production is 6 business days and your order is delivered after this period. To find out how soon you can receive the postcards, go to “Estimate Shipping & Delivery” and input your zip code. Several arrival dates will appear based on your address.
Yes, we run your submitted files through a free 33-point file check to make sure it meets all our print standard requirements. Learn more about this process and what makes the UPrinting difference.
Metallic postcard templates.
Save time by using our free templates. Our templates have been setup with proper bleeds and margins, assuring your print job turns out accurate. To download, select a file type and click on the size below.
Your files will be reviewed for printing errors without paying a cent.
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