Gold blocking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002605",
  "term": "Gold blocking",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A printing process that applies a metallic foil, often gold, to a substrate using heat and pressure. A heated die presses the foil onto the material, transferring the metallic layer to create a decorative or branded image. This technique is frequently employed for book covers, certificates, and luxury packaging to achieve a premium appearance.",
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Gold blocking",
    "es": "estampación en oro",
    "fr": "dorure à chaud"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gold-blocking/"
}