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Custom Holographic Card Printing
Want cards that stand out? Use holographic paper for a dazzling effect!
Holographic cards create a stunning visual impression, perfect for playing cards, collectibles, gift cards, and trading cards. At QinPrinting, with over 25 years of experience, we specialize in holographic card printing, offering expert design support, advanced printing techniques, and exceptional customer service. Let us bring your vision to life!
How Much Does It Cost to Print Holographic Cards?
The exact cost of printing holographic cards depends on the choice of size, number, and any special finishes. But you can get an idea by looking at the at-a-glance chart.
Holographic Card Printing Price Chart
All prices listed in USD
| Quantity | 200 sets | 500 sets | 1000 sets | 5000 sets | 10000 sets | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
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1 design / set |
$1.88
|
$376
|
$0.79
|
$395
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$0.43
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$430
|
$0.15
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$750
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$0.13
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$1,300
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2 designs / set |
$1.98
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$396
|
$0.88
|
$440
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$0.50
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$500
|
$0.26
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$1,300
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$0.21
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$2,100
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3 designs / set |
$2.10
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$420
|
$0.96
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$480
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$0.59
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$585
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$0.35
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$1,725
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$0.32
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$3,150
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4 designs / set |
$2.24
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$448
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$1.08
|
$540
|
$0.68
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$680
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$0.44
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$2,200
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$0.42
|
$4,200
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5 designs / set |
$2.30
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$460
|
$1.10
|
$550
|
$0.75
|
$750
|
$0.50
|
$2,500
|
$0.48
|
$4,750
|
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
- Card size: 2.5 x 3.5"
- 300gsm holographic cardboard on one side, round corners
Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 200 sets. But the more units you order in a single print run, the less you pay per unit.
What Are Custom Holographic Cards?
Holographic card is a special type of iridescent card popular for printing game character cards, trading cards, sports cards, gift cards, and many more besides. They are frequently referred to as hologram cards, holofoil cards, or just foil cards. It is basically a thin film of multicolored metallic foil, carefully applied on the surface of the card prior to printing. The finished sheet has a characteristic luster — a kind of rainbow iridescence — when the imprinted pattern is viewed from particular perspectives.
Custom holographic cards are those that we make for you according to your own design and artwork ideas—either as an independent project as a component in a board game, or for any other purpose you require.
Printing Techniques for Custom Holographic Cards
UV printing is the most common, efficient, and best method for holographic card production. We use specialized UV offset machines to apply both white and CMYK inks onto premium holographic cardstock. White ink masks areas where the holographic effect isn't needed, while the transparent CMYK inks let the holographic surface shine through. After printing, we typically finish with a UV varnish—smooth or sand—over the entire card or specific design elements, based on your artwork. This varnish makes certain details “pop” off the card, creating a mesmerizing “3D” effect on holographic paper.
Custom Metallic Foil Cards
An interesting and popular variation on standard holographic card is metallic foil card, which rather than having the iridescent rainbow effect comes in a monochrome metallic sheen with colors such as gold, silver, copper, and bronze.
Custom Holographic Card Types
Holographic and metallic foil card are striking options for a wide spectrum of uses. Among the most popular are:
Custom holographic game cards
These can be for a card-only game or character and action cards incorporated into a custom board game, for example.
Custom holographic trading cards
Trading cards are immensely popular. Whether you're designing the basic set or creating high-value add-ons and booster packs for a pre-existent game, holographic card is certainly worth considering.
Custom holographic playing cards
Whether as a corporate gift, a marketing gimmick for a professional magician, or for your retail business, holographic playing cards are always eye-catching and memorable.
Holographic Card Sizes
Which card size you choose for your custom holographic cards depends on your artistic preferences, the practical requirements of your game or other project, and your budget. If you opt for one of our standard sizes, then we'll already have the die cut molds in stock and won't need to charge you any added fees. If you select an unusual size, then we may need to charge you an added fee to make the mold before printing.
The most popular holographic playing card size is 2.5" x 3.5". We have the following card size molds in our stock:
Custom Printed Holographic Card Surface Options
Aside from printing on holographic paper, we offer several options for finishing the surface of your cards. Adding a final coating can help protect the cards from scuffing, scratching, and dirt or moisture. It can also give the finished cards are more polished, professional look.
A gloss or matte varnish can be applied to one or both sides of the card for protection and to help make the colors of the printed artwork more vivid.
Gloss, matte, or soft-touch lamination are great options for finishing cards. With this method, we apply a thin plastic film over the surface which is then adhered and cured using heat.
We can apply a special coating to the cards which gives them a textured finish such as linen, beaten metal, or parchment, for example. This can be the perfect effect for fantasy or history inspired games.
Foil stamping uses a special mold called a die to apply an area of metallic foil to the surface of the card. Gold, silver, copper, and bronze are the most common colors, but we can do a range of pigments, including black or white, too.
Custom Individual Numbers and QR Codes
Besides custom holographic card printing, we also can print individual serial numbers and QR codes on each holographic card if you wish. This can be a great option to link your physical cards to a virtual property such as your website or online store, or for integrated online and offline games. Serial numbers are a good addition to your cards if you release them intermittently and have a collection model where certain numbers are rarer and have a higher trading value.
Custom Holographic Card Packaging
Of course, you may want to include packaging in your custom holographic card project. At QinPrinting, we also specialize in custom printed packaging products, so we have you covered if you'd like to create a matching branded box for your card decks or just safely shrink wrap them for storage and transport. The most popular packaging options for cards are:
Cardboard boxes with tuck-end closures
We can design the box to fit your finished cards, print it with your artwork, logo, and text you wish for.
These are a little more robust than the basic box, with a hinged lid and a flap which closes with an inserted magnet fastening.
The main tray holds the cards and then a separate lid, slightly wider than the tray, is over the top. The lid can completely or partially cover the tray.
boxed or not, we can also shrink wrap each set of cards for extra protection during storage and transit.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Custom Holographic Card Printing
From start to finish, Jane was incredibly informative and helpful.
Also great communication.
My books arrived, and are beautiful!
Jane was prompt and had GREAT attention to detail were exceptional. Most of my emails were answered within 24 hours, and Jane went above and beyond by sending pictures, samples, and clear explanations to help me understand all the technical aspects of book printing. She even reviewed my proofs thoroughly and pointed out a few important adjustments I needed to make to my PDF files.
Shipping was faster than expected, and when I compared the final copies from Qin Printing with those from IngramSpark, Qin's quality was far superior. The materials looked more polished; paper is higher quality, and the print was crisper. Each book was carefully wrapped.
I ended up saving 75% of my printing budget, and communicating in English was no issue at all. It felt like Jane cared about the project as much as I did. I can't recommend her and Qin Printing enough. Thank you so much for helping bring my book to life!
The books came out beautiful, the print quality is absolutely flawless, the paper is fantastically solid and the laminated soft touch cover is straight up luxury. The book looks and feels 110% professional and it's a glorious to hold.
It even arrived about a month earlier than was forecast so i could deliver them in time for Christmas, even my European/Australian orders!
Let's Talk!
If you're a game designer or developer, or a business, an entrepreneur, or a professional magician looking for an innovative and striking way to promote your brand — and only the finest product, unmatched customer service, and unbeatable prices will do — we should talk about custom holographic cards. Get in touch today to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can't wait to help you!
