[GBW] Black foil issues

[Julie Sullivan <julie3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello All -

I'm having trouble getting a good impression using black foil  
purchased from Talas. Aaron, please chime in if you have suggestions.:-)

I'm using a custom copper die obtained from Owosso. Previously I had  
a magnesium die with the same image and I thought it might be the die  
and so ordered the copper version. The die image does have some  
intricate detailing, but I still have problems even where the image  
is not intricate.

I'm stamping on Harmatan leather, which under all other circumstances  
is a beauty to stamp on, using a Kwikprint model 86.

Consistently, the black foil simply doesn't stick to the leather.  
I've even tried applying glare on the image area, which is not needed  
with gold or silver foil. Testing with gold foil yields expected  
results, so I've narrowed the issue to be the foil. I've tried temps  
of 250 to 300 to no avail. Also, played with dwell times and pressure.

Thoughts, suggestions?

Julie Sullivan
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