Need help making holograms :)

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » Thu May 20, 2010 9:14 pm

Hey guys

So...guess what,I need a little help :doh: so Im making this little add for my project work in college and I need to make this type of hologram on laminate to continue my work,I think this is what I need http://www.hologramhotstamping.com/imag ... verlay.jpg Im all new in this but im wery handy and I get into things fast so it shouldnt be a really big problem for me to learn :boohoo: I dont need something wery special,just some simple letters,so i can make names or some stars on laminate for my super :dance: gift card to look more fancy :eh: :think: Thank you for all your thoughts and help

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Colin Kaminski · Post by **Colin Kaminski** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:40 am

I am going to outline what you need to do quickly, you will find each step here is quite complex and lots can go wrong. I have not done this but I have commisioned the work.

Use a very blue laser, like HeCad to make a relief hologram in photoresist as it is only sensitive to very short wavelengths. Develop so you have a relief structure. Coat the plate with nickle. Use the plate to to make a daughter shim in thin metal. Laminate the daughter shim onto a stamp. Hot stam Mylar and then laminate it to a reflective foil. Now you have the kind of hologram you are talking about.

JohnFP · Post by **JohnFP** » Thu May 27, 2010 11:33 am

What do you mean it has to be laminate? Is it that you want to laminate it onto your card?

As Colin stated, it is a lengthy process and difficult. That is, the laminate (embossed) holograms. THose are usually made for mass production and not singles. For a single hologram, just get the integraf kit and make a reflection hologram in film. That will be difficult enough to do. And it will look like this. You can then laminate that piece of film onto you card. Will that work?

http://www.holokits.com/holography_kit_1.htm

BobH · Post by **BobH** » Thu May 27, 2010 12:47 pm

You might want to look at using a stock embossed hologram from the Holobank, and customize it with overprinting or other further manipulation. That way you don't have to start from the beginning with a fully custom hologram image.

JohnFP · Post by **JohnFP** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:46 pm

Good call BobH. I remember making business card by taking some stock holographic laminate (with the sticky backing) and putting it on card stock. Then printing with a laser printer my info. Then cutting into business cards. Very attractive.

JohnPreston · Post by **JohnPreston** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:47 pm

Best to just buy similar holograms.
You can find several at http://www.worwind.com. If the link works see:
http://worwind.com/popup_image.php?pID=57
If not copy and Paste: http://worwind.com/popup_image.php?pID=57

favalora · Post by **favalora** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:40 pm

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rzeheb · Post by **rzeheb** » Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:52 am

I had the same reaction as Greg. It would be a real loss to our small community if the willingness to take the time to offer considered posts in reponse to novice's questions was stifled due to lack of acknowleding feedback. This forum (and many of its members) was a great help to me. Because of all the help I received, I now feel modestly competent at (and derive great pleasure from) making holograms. Thank you!

Ron