Embossing

How Does Embossing Work?

Embossing creates a raised impression in a material, like paper, cardboard, or leather.
A specific die will lift some of the material as it presses into it, thus creating three
dimensions and texture. The prints really pop with this technique, not to mention how
fabulous they look.

All you need to make the embossing procedure is a custom die and the material you will use. This is how it works:

Create the Die:

The die is your design that follows your creation. There’s a “female” die that makes an imprint on one side and a “male” die that lifts the design.

Apply Pressure:

Pound the material firmly between these two dies. In this manner, the pattern will be raised and pressed in the material in order to produce a rough surface.

Finishing with Details:

Embossing can be combined with foil stamping, ink, and even debossing of a depressed design that would point at raised elements with color or shine in order to add even more luxury to the overall result.

The Many Types of Embossing

Depending on your needs, embossing allows for a range of creative possibilities:
This very fashionable technique, blind embossing, makes up the raised pattern solely by texture, without using ink or foil. They perfectly go with minimalist designs and look soft and discreet.

Registered Embossing:

This is accomplished by combining foil stamping and
embossing such that the design raised aligns with ink or foil. They mostly use it with
titles and logos to highlight the relevant details.

Combination Embossing:

By embossing with other procedures like debossing, you
can have multi-levels designs that add depth and contrast in your materials.

When to Emboss Texture

Many printed products may be well-suited with embossing:
Business Cards: Add some texture to your name or to the logo to make it stand out
Invitations: Take it up a notch with the elegant raised designs, invitations to special
events. Stationery: Monograms or logos embossed on personalized stationery and so forth will look beautifully classic. Product Packaging: An embossed design on boxes or labels brings a high-end feel and a sense of craftsmanship to the unpacking of your product.

Are You a Good Fit for Embossing?

If you want to imbue your printed goods with the perception that they are tactile and
lasting, then embossing is perfect for you. It’s good for applications such as wedding
invites, high-level branding materials, or personal stationery where detail counts as much as it does for a bit of class. Price may be a little more than regular printing, but outcomes often warrant the extra price. With embossing, your product may be taken to new heights with sophisticated added elegance, texture, polish and shine on it.