MIRROR FILM
The terms “mirror film” and “film mirror” actually refer to the same material. Both are thin wrapping materials and are widely used in decoration, arts, crafts, jewelry making, food packaging and advertising.
Mirror film is produced by pressing gold leaves or thin sheets of gold and is usually attached to a thin plastic sheet. This material is transferred to the material to be coated by applying heat and pressure and provides a more luxurious and attractive appearance to the product.
| Mirror Film | |
| Foil Type | PET |
| Colors | Silver, Gold |
| Thickness | 55μ |
| Craft Paper | 140 g/m² |
| Roll Size | 1.22 x 50m |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Storage Conditions | Warehouse Temperature: 5-40˚C Relative Humidity : %35 – %75 |
Varieties of Mirror Film
Mirror film varieties may vary according to their intended use and production methods. Here are so common mirror movie types:
Gold Mirror Film: Gold mirror film is one of the most widely used types of mirror films. Gold mirror film, made of real gold leaves or thin gold sheets, is used in decoration, arts, crafts, jewelry making, food packaging and advertising.
Silver Mirror Film: Silver mirror film is a type of mirror film made from real silver sheets or thin silver sheets. Like gold mirror film, it is used in decoration, arts, crafts, jewelry making, food packaging and advertising.
Advantages of Mirror Film
Mirror film is a decoration material used to decorate many surfaces. Here are the advantages of mirror movie:
- Visual Effect: Adds a luxurious look and visual appeal to surfaces. Thanks to the light reflections on the surface, it provides an eye-catching shine.
- Durability: It is a durable material and will last a long time on surfaces. It is also resistant to impacts, scratches and fading.
- Easy Application: It can be easily applied to surfaces. It can be applied by hot pressing or cold lamination method.
- Variety: Offers a wide variety of colors, patterns and effects. In addition to color options such as gold, silver, bronze and copper, different patterns and effects are also available.
- Economical: It is more economical than other decoration materials. The application costs are also low and provide economic advantages in the production process.
- Compatible: Can be applied to many different surfaces. It can be used on wood, glass, plastic, metal and ceramic surfaces.
Usages of Mirror Film
Mirror film is also widely used in the advertising industry. Some usages are:
- Packaging: By applying mirror film to product packaging, the product can have a more luxurious appearance. This method is especially used for packaging luxury products such as cosmetics, perfumes and wine bottles.
- Printing: It can be used as printing material in printing houses. In particular, it can be used for luxury designs such as business cards, invitations and brochures. This method allows the use of metallic colors such as gold or silver in certain areas of the design.
- Billboards: Mirror film can also be used in the design of billboards. This is especially preferred for promotional materials of luxury brands.
- Box and stand designs: It can also be used in the box and stand designs of products exhibited at events such as fairs and exhibitions. This helps to present products in an eye-catching way.
- Vehicle wrapping: It can also be used in vehicle wraps. It is especially preferred for luxury vehicles. This gives the vehicle a striking and luxurious appearance.
How to Apply Mirror Film?
Below is a step-by-step explanation of how to make mirror film coating:
- Surface Preparation: Before film coating, the surface must be cleaned and sanded properly. If there are any roughness on the surface, they should be removed and a smooth surface should be provided.
- Glue Application: Film coating glue should be applied to the surface. The glue can be applied using a special brush or roller. It is important that the glue spreads completely on the surface and is applied in a thin layer.
- Drying: After the glue is applied to the surface, it should be left to dry. Drying time may vary depending on the type of glue and the size of the surface.
- Mirror Film Application: It can be applied to the surface using a special roller or brush. The film must be applied before the glue is allowed to dry completely. It is important that the film adheres completely to the surface and is applied properly.
- Film Removal: After making sure that the film adheres to the surface, the film should be removed slowly. This means removing only the area where the film adheres to the surface. The remaining film remains on the surface.
- Varnish Application: After the mirror film application coating process, varnish can be applied on the surface. The varnish protects the surface and makes the mirror film last longer.
Mirror film coating should be done by an experienced person. In addition, the choice of mirror film and glue is also important. After the process is completed, the surface will last for a long time and have an aesthetic appearance.
