The technique of embossing involves pressing paper or card between two metal dies so that lettering or some aspects of an image are made to appear in relief. The embossed areas of the page are raised a fraction of a millimetre above the rest of the page.
Debossing uses the same tools to achieve the opposite effect: debossed iconography is sunk into the page like an engraving. For the purposes of clarity, we’ll focus on embossing, but remember the opposite effect can always be achieved by swapping around the dies in the press.
Two dies are produced featuring the shapes that you wish to emboss. One is cast in relief and the other intaglio. Respectively, these are sometimes referred to as ‘male’ and ‘female’ because of how they fit together. The material to be embossed is put between the two dies and pressure is applied at a constant temperature. When the dies are removed the paper or card that has been treated will be left with a permanently raised area in your desired design.
Embossing is particularly suited to being combined with foil blocking which also utilises dies subjected to heat and pressure. Combining embossing and foil blocking will give a luxury feel to your business cards or wedding invitations. Another place it is... Read More
Blind embossing is when the technique of embossing is employed completely on its own. No ink, no foil stamping: just raised paper. A technique that makes for a gorgeously tactile and subtle visual impression.
Binding
Stitching, sewing and binding printed materials into multi-page volumes.
Die Cutting
Cutting basic shapes and marking precision creases.
Embossing/ Debossing
Designs and lettering pressed into paper and card, so they appear in relief/intaglio.
Foil Blocking
Apply metal foil to a surface to highlight lettering or make a striking design.
Lamination
A thin film of plastic is bonded to the whole page.
Laser Cutting
Cutting intricate designs and patterns into paper or card.
Spot Colour printing
Combine 4-colour process with a spot colour in a single print run.
Spot UV varnish
High gloss finish applied to specific areas of the page.
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