Abstract: An apparatus for forming foil shapes having a cast plastic cap such as decorative inlays, emblems or automobile body side moulding wherein the apparatus comprises(a) means for advancing a continuous foil member along a horizontal path,(b) means for cleaning and priming at least one surface of the foil member,(c) means for providing an adhesive composition to one surface of the foil member,(d) means for affixing a release liner to the surface of the foil member provided with adhesive,(e) means for printing the foil member with a plurality of decorative patterns in one or more colors,(f) means for embossing said foil member in registry with the decorative patterns,(g) means for cutting foil shapes from the foil member in registry with the decorative patterns,(h) means for casting a clear fluent plastic material onto the foil shapes, and(i) means for curing or otherwise hardening the plastic.