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Embossing and Debossing
What is embossing?
Embossing is elegant on its own, or when combined with other print finishing embellishments, such as foil stamping. The embossing process in printing uses custom made dies to raise the paper according to the design. The opposite effect is also possible using the same process, known as debossing.
The die is a two-piece set of customized metal plates created according to the image or text to be embossed. One piece of the die has the design raised surface and the other the same design recessed into it. To create the design on paper, the paper is pressed between them, and they are heated. The combination of pressure and heat reshapes the paper fibers.
The die can be single-level or have multiple levels, depending on the level of detail, complexity or the desired height or depth of the design. The average depth of embossing is between 15 and 25 microns, which is approximately 1/64th of an inch. The three-dimensional effect created by the embossing process can be used on many materials. In addition to paper, it can be used on other substrates such as plastic and corrugated boards.
Single-Level Embossing:
This process uses a die that changes the surface of the paper at only one level. Since the die needed for this kind of embossing is simple, it is the most affordable embossing option.
Combination Embossing:
As its name implies, this type of die combines multiple effects into one process. Typically, because the processes are similar, foil and embossing or debossing are applied together using this type of die. With this combined effect, the entire embossed area would also be foil stamped.
Why Choose Embossing?
The texture and sculptural quality that embossing creates makes for an unforgettable experience. Including an embossed area to your business card, event invitation, or even packaging, invites an interactive, tactile experience. While embossing can add cost to your print job, it also lends brilliance and lavishness not easily applied through regular printing processes. Oct 18 2021|Emilia Piedra Donoso.
Embossing is elegant on its own, or when combined with other print finishing embellishments, such as foil stamping. The embossing process in printing uses custom made dies to raise the paper according to the design. The opposite effect is also possible using the same process, known as debossing.
The die is a two-piece set of customized metal plates created according to the image or text to be embossed. One piece of the die has the design raised surface and the other the same design recessed into it. To create the design on paper, the paper is pressed between them, and they are heated. The combination of pressure and heat reshapes the paper fibers.
The die can be single-level or have multiple levels, depending on the level of detail, complexity or the desired height or depth of the design. The average depth of embossing is between 15 and 25 microns, which is approximately 1/64th of an inch. The three-dimensional effect created by the embossing process can be used on many materials. In addition to paper, it can be used on other substrates such as plastic and corrugated boards.
Single-Level Embossing:
This process uses a die that changes the surface of the paper at only one level. Since the die needed for this kind of embossing is simple, it is the most affordable embossing option.
Combination Embossing:
As its name implies, this type of die combines multiple effects into one process. Typically, because the processes are similar, foil and embossing or debossing are applied together using this type of die. With this combined effect, the entire embossed area would also be foil stamped.
Why Choose Embossing?
The texture and sculptural quality that embossing creates makes for an unforgettable experience. Including an embossed area to your business card, event invitation, or even packaging, invites an interactive, tactile experience. While embossing can add cost to your print job, it also lends brilliance and lavishness not easily applied through regular printing processes. Oct 18 2021|Emilia Piedra Donoso.