To press an image into paper so it is raised above the surface.
Raises dimensional lettering, borders, and artwork from the surface in relief without printing.
A process in which the leather is stamped with an artificial grain under great pressure, such as an alligator grain – also the technique of applying pressure on the flesh side of the leather to make a design stand out in relief.
The art of producing figures in relief on both flat metal items and hollow articles such as pitchers, coffee pots or cups, by using punches or hammers on the back or inside of the article, creating the design on the front.
A process of producing an image in relief by using dies or punches on a surface.
The process of producing raised letters, particularly those produced by engraving dies or plates.
a process using metal embossing dies, heat and extreme pressure to produce a raised or depressed image onto the printed product - styles include deboss, blind emboss and foil emboss.
The process of giving relief to paper by pressing it with a die. Embossed designs are often found on the printed stamps of postal stationery (usually envelopes and wrappers). Selected stamps of certain countries have been embossed.
A condition in which an image is pressed into a material to create an image that is raised above the normal level of the material. Debossing creates the opposite effect.
Defects include shallow grain and grain variation, as well as streaks or spots inherent in the embossing pattern.
1) The creation of a three-dimensional design or image on paper is known as embossing. Heat and pressures reshapes the surface of the paper to create the image. Single, multi-level, beveled, and sculptured are the styles of embossing. Embossing can be done on plain paper or combined with ink, images, or foil for special effects. 2) Graphics software can simulate the three-dimensional look of embossing.
A finishing process in which engraved and heated rollers form a raised design during pressing.
The raised inscriptions stamped into the plate. If the inscriptions are impressed downwards, the plate is said to be debossed
Any process used to create a raised or depressed surface, sometimes without ink.
Impressing letters or artwork in relief. Blind embossing is an inkless impression on blank paper.
A process to raise a surface to ornament or to raise in relief from a surface.
The act or process of impressing an image in relief on a printed surface or on blank paper for decorative purposes. The act or process of forming an image on a book cover, paper, leather, cloth, etc., without ink by use of a recessed die applied with heat and pressure. The term also applies to a finish on paper, cloth, leather, etc. See also BLIND EMBOSSING FINISHING OPERATIONS GRAINING THERMOGRAPHY
The process by which a design is imprinted onto the wood. A metal plate containing the design is heated & pressed onto the wood for a specific duration, leaving the design imprint. Examples of this are found on design #1020, #1726, & #1761.
Creating a raised area, eg over text to enhance it. Embossing does not have to follow a print area: blind embossing. Debossing is to produce a depressed area to similar effect.
Usually in reference to printed material, the process that raises decorations above the surface, bringing them into relief.
A raised decoration made either in the mold or formed seperately and added before the piece is fired.
A finishing process that impresses a raised image on the surface of the paper by a die striking from beneath the paper into a counter die above the paper.
Embossing is the most formal of printing methods that gives letters the appearance of being slightly raised.
A method of raising already printed text or images on a page.
Depressing or raising an area of paperboard to form a ridge or depression, often used to prevent round objects from rolling on skin packaging sheets.
An inkless process that can use multiple techniques--e.g. etching, stamping, carving, or casting--to create the matrix. The paper is subsequently forced into the matrix, often using a press, in order to create three-dimensional effects.
A process of carving around a design or symbol to enhance the look of the rug. Commonly done in some Chinese and Tibet rugs.
(1) Impressing an image in relief, to achieve a raised or depressed surface; either over printing, or on blank paper, for decorative purposes. (2) The swelling of the image on an offset blanket, due to its absorbing of solvents from the ink. (3) A finish on paper or cloth. to top
A pressure process using engraved rollers and heat application to produce raised or relief patterns on the surface of the fabric.
Process that stamps a design in the paper using a metal die to raise the surface of the stock.
Pressure printing of an image without ink (a.k.a "blind" embossing") to produce a raised three dimensional effect (Also, a "cast paper print").
printing stamps with a raised effect
The process of minimizing defects in a hide and/or adding creative touches to the finished hide. The natural grain of the leather can be altered by etching, engraving, or electro-typed plates.
a mechanical or chemical process that puts texture into an otherwise smooth finish. Embossing is most often done on vinyl and paper products used in the profile wrapping industry.
Embossing creates a design on fabrics using heated, engraved calendars. Often print cloths are embossed to imitate seersucker, crepe, or other structural-design fabrics.
The process of using a heat tool to melt together pigment ink and embossing powder. This process causes the embossed areas to be raised above the surrounding areas. If clear embossing powder is used, the embossed area will reflect the color of the underlying pigment ink. If colored powder is used, the embossed area will reflect the color of the powder regardless of the ink color used. To emboss, first stamp your image using a pigment inkpad. Liberally sprinkle embossing powder over the stamped image. Tap any excess powder onto a piece of scrap paper. Apply heat from the underside of the stamped page until stamped areas rise. Be sure to keep the heat tool several inches away from the page and keep it moving at all times.
A process by which the surface of the panel is given a texture.
The process commonly used by spreading plaster over a stencil to create the look of a 3-dimensional pattern.
form of printing to produce a raised impression or pattern on the surface of a sheet of paper.
Similar to repousse in appearance, but used mainly to create relief designs achieved in one action, such as those impressed by a shaped metal die.
A raised impression on a surface (opposite of debossing).
relief image to achieve a raised printed surface (blind embossing gives an
The process used to modify the surface texture of a smooth film to achieve special surface properties such as surface area, coefficient of friction, gloss, adhesion, etc., and alter the bulk density of the film. For example, embossing forms a waffle from a pancake.
Impressing an image in relief to achieve a raised surface. Can be overprinted or on blank paper.
An inkless technique used to create a slightly raised or three-dimensional effect by using pressure on a flat surface so that the paper takes on the physical characteristics of the relief plate or block.
The pressing of a die into the paper, achieving a raised image. ( See Blind Embossing)
Creating a raised three-dimensional design or image on paper or other materials.
Creating a raised design on card stock, paper or other material using either a brass stencil with a light source and stylus, or with stacked stencils (Fiskars ShapeBoss) and a stylus. Either way, the results are gratifying.
A technique which uses a rubber stamp with inks and embossing powder which results in a raised stamped image on paper or other material. Some people think this is an easy way out. They're wrong.
A printing process using no ink. Metal dies are used to stamp paper so what is left behind is the imprint of the design. Embossing is popular on the borders of many invitations, accessory cards, and informals.
Embossing is similar to engraving for you need to create a plate, no ink is applied and the lettering or design is raised.
Raising a design on a metal surface by hammering, stamping or molding.
The process by which a graining pattern is added to leather by pressure resulting in a uniform imitation grain.
In binding and finishing, a process in which images, patterns, or text are stamped or pressed into a substrate.
Technique using pressure with or without heat to make a permanent marking in a material's surface.
Metal plates raise the print on the paper. If you run your finger over embossed stationery, you will feel the raised letters. No ink is used. Embossed Graphics is NoteworthyNotes' primary online vendor that sells embossed stationery.
A form of printing giving a raised (relief) image Engraving The art of cutting designs into metal, wood etc. Entire A complete cover
A process in which the panel surface is given a "relief" effect with a patterned pressure plate in a press.
The raised smooth surface created after a pigment inked image has been covered with embossing powder and heated with a heat tool or over a toaster to melt the powder. This method gives your creation shining raised images and added texture.
where decorative patterns stand out in relief of the surface.
The raised characters that are printed on all credit cards. Embossing provides the cardholders information and allows the card to be imprinted.
To change the shape of a thin material or sheet from flat to shaped, so that there are areas that are raised and/or recessed from the rest of the surface, usually without rupturing the material ( perf-embossing is the most notable exception). To learn more, see definition of embossing on the Technology page.
A raised or relief decoration on a dinnerware body. Generally produced in the mold, but sometimes formed separately and applied before firing.
A calendaring process in which fabrics are engraved with the use of heated rollers under pressure to produce a raised design on the fabric surface.
The process of raising a domed design on the front of a piece of metal by beating it from behind with punches and a hammer.
Creating raised designs on the surface of an object from the reverse side. No metal is removed in the technique that achieves this effect.
Raising in relief from a surface. In printing, to press paper into the cavities in a metal die leaving three-dimensional words or designs on the paper. Embossing can be combined with Foil-Stamping or printing methods using ink.
A technique using stamps with embossing or pigment ink, embossing powder and a heat source to create raised images. Stamp image with ink, then sprinkle embossing powder over image. Tap excess powder and reserve for future use. Heat image until powder melts.
Performed after printing, this technique produces a raised or depressed stamped image (artwork or typography) onto the surface of the paper. It is done using engraved metal embossing dies, extreme pressure, and heat. Embossing styles include: blind, emboss and foil-embossed.
Decorative designs molded or carved on the occasional table
The process of impressing a design in relief into the paper of an envelope.
A process performed after printing to stamp a raised or depressed image (artwork or typography) into the surface of paper, using engraved metal embossing dies, extreme pressure, and heat. Embossing styles include blind, deboss, and foil-embossed.
Creating a relief design on the surface of a material. May be printed or left plain, and may be achieved by passing the web between rotary of flat engraved dies in a male and female formation.
Impressing an image in relief to achieve a raised surface; used for formal executive business cards, invitations and the like
Raising an image above paper level, such as a foil or ink image on a cover.
techniques used to create depressions of a specific pattern in plastic film and sheeting.
Raised letters or numbers usually tipped in either black or gold foil.
The act of stamping to force out a shape in cameo (relief) or intaglio (concave). This process is done with the aid of a stamping punch or die.
Design features of a sign face which are raised; that is, which protrude outward from the surface.
Pressing a shape into a sheet of paper with a metal or plastic die, creating a raised image.
The process by which part of the design of a stamp is 'raised'.
1) Manufacturing technique which imitates carving by compressing the wood around what is to be a raised, decorative area. 2) (Leather) The process in which permanent artificial grain patterns are added through heat and pressure to corrected grain hides.
The process of raising, by an uninked block, letters or designs on card or strong paper.
The following are the types of embossing that we can specify: Blind Embossing: Stamping done over a non-printed or foiled area in which the image is raised. This process calls for a die. Blind Debossing: Stamping done over a non-printed or foiled area In which the image is lowered. This process calls for a die. Embossed Hot Stamping: The process takes place during the foiling stage. The dimensional image is registered so that it matches up to the foil. This process also deems a die.
A raised impression made by a metal or collage plate on dampened paper or similar material. Embossing is the technique of creating raised figures or designs in relief on a surface.
The process in which permanent artificial grain patterns are added through heat and pressure to correct grain hides. Also known as plating.
An artwork imprint method where the raising of an image on a product, accomplished by pressing the material between concave and convex dies.
A raised effect created when heat or cold pressure is used to impress a design into wallpaper. Best used when installing over imperfect wall conditions. Never use a seam roller on this paper. Because this will flatten or burnish the raised effect.
Raising a design in relief against a surface.
A calendering process which produces a design or pattern on a fabric in relief. The design is pressed into the fabric by passing it through hot engraved rollers.
A process performed after printing that uses a metal die, heat, pressure, and a counter die to reshape a printing surface, creating a raised image (artwork or typography) in relief. Done either as overprinting or on blank paper (called blind embossing). An especially effective technique when used with textured and embossed paper finishes.
the process of impressing a design into paper with a die so that the design is raised up on the paper. The embossing process was used for most stamped envelopes of the 19th and 20th centuries.
A technique used to create patterns or designs raised above the surface of a part. Often created in the cavity surface of molds for easy reproduction on molded parts.
Either the process of adding textured items to the pulp of handmade paper (e.g., adding leaves when still wet) or heating embossing powder over a fresh rubber stamped image (e.g., powder heats and turns shiny.
a specialty production technique involving an image pressed into paper resulting in a raised design. The raised image is often enhanced with inks and foils.
Pressing a pattern into a paper using a raised or etched relief.
An image impressed into the stock either raised or relief.
Using a tool which scratches a line in the surface rather than actually removing metal (though very small amounts are usually removed due to tearing). Mostly used on sharply curving or complex surfaces when a fine pattern is required, particularly with difficult materials.
relief images formed by using a recessed die.
Stamping an image on a material, such as paper, leather or suede, so the image rises above the surface of the object. As in debossing, ink may or may not accompany the stamp.
An impression of an image in relief to achieve a raised surface on paper.
A mechanical finishing process used to create raised figures or designs on fabric surfaces. Fabrics are engraved with the use of heated rollers under pressure to create the raised effect.
The molding and reshaping of paper by the use of special metal dies and heat, counter dies and pressure, to produce a raised image on the paper surface.
A metal forming process for producing raised or sunken designs or relief in sheet material by means of male and female dies, theoretically with no change in metal thickness or by passing sheet or a strip of metal between rolls of the desired pattern.
A process that produces a raised design or pattern on fabrics by passing the cloth between hot, engraved rollers that press the design in.
A printing technique that forms letters and images with a raised surface, conveying added dimension to the invitation design. Usually used for large initials or borders.
Relief printing technique used on plastic cards (including bank cards).
Characters in relief on the front surface of a card.
Depressing a specific pattern in leather or fabrics.
Impressing an image in relief to achieve a raised surface; either overprinting or on blank paper ( called blind embossing).
Technique of wet (embossing) using slow drying ink, embossing powder, and heat source to create a raised surface of the stamp image. Dry (embossing) to produce a raised image by pushing the paper up from the back often done with stencils or brass templates and an embossing tool like a stylus or burnisher, which have a smooth end that will not tear the paper. Close Window
Using a special printing process to make a physical impression into thick, cover stock over printed type or a design. Blind embossing is pressing the design in an unprinted surface.
Relief printing or stamping in which metal dies are used to raise an image above the surface of paper or board.
The decoration of metal sheet by hammering it up in relief from the inside.
Embossing is like blind embossing above, only this type of printing uses ink or foil on the raised area to add drama and dimension.
To raise in relief a design or letters already printed on card stock or heavy paper by an uninked block or die. In rubber and plastic plate making the process is usually done by heat.
A process which produces decorations raised above the surface (typically of printable material).
A process used to imprint a textured surface on preformed metal products.
A method of ornamenting metal by hammering, producing designs in relief.
The process of creating a raised design or motif on a fabric by passing it between two engraved rollers with high pressure.
The textured pattern applied to the strapping surface. Quality embossing will increase joint efficiency, enhance split resistance and improve stiffness characteristics. However, an overly embossed strap can increase the thickness and lower break strength.
A process in which paper is pressed between metal dies to create an image in relief.
Creating a raised design on paper. Embossing is usually done by heating embossing powder that has been laid over a stamped image.
Embossing creates a dimensional image through the use of a metal die and counter die. Paper is pressed between two dies, while heat is applied to expand the paper fibers. Dies can be made to form single-level, multi-level or sculpted images.
Impressing surface with dies to produce a relief image or texture. Often utilising a set of matched male and female dies to get the desired effect. Can also be combined with hot foil stamping in one (1) action.
Sometimes referred to as hot stamping, embossing is a process that punches your design onto the product creating a subtle three-dimensional indentation. The effect is discreet and exclusive. It looks very effective on compendiums, leather luggage tags and leather or vinyl business card holders.
decorating process of working in relief on piece's back.
A means of marker identification by means of thermal indentation leaving raised lettering on the sheath material of cable.
Decorating using raised edges.
A technique to impress or stamp a design onto a piece of furniture; mostly used on wood pieces to resemble carving.
Producing a raised surface on a substrate. When deliberately created, a metal die is used to press a pattern or image into the material. Sometimes embossing is an unintended and unwanted effect created when the wet ink is pulled up from the surface of the substrate as the printing plate is lifted away. See waffling.
Process used in silverwork where the piece is decorated or shaped by a raised design
The process whereby the metal stamping dies are contoured to produce a raised 1/16 inch "3-D" surface on the front and back of lunch boxes. Used exclusively by Aladdin since 1962 for dramatic action figures.
A process used for both decorative and functional purposes and typically performed prior to the roll forming operation. The decorative appearance is often a stucco or grained look.
A process in which a pattern is formed in relief by passing fabric through a calender in which a heated metal bowl engraved with a pattern is compressed against a soft bowl.
A process of altering the natural grain of the leather by using etching, engraving or electrotyped plates or rollers creating a very uniform grain pattern. Embossing may be done to disguise defects or to create exciting designs.
The ornamenting of metalwork with raised surfaces.
The process of impressing an image in relief into the paper to produce a raised effect on the paper surface, without the use of inks.
A process of raising all or part of a design in relief.
A technique that creates depressions in a specific pattern on plastic film and sheeting.
raised letters or designs created by squeezing the paper between two metal dies.
To print a plate without ink is known as blind embossing. A photopolymer plate can also be developed to produce an embossing plate. Because a very deep intaglio is needed for embossing, no screen exposure is made. The embossing pattern can be created by exposing the plate using a high- contrast image positive that has a reduced tonal range. Embossing can be done in an ordinary etching press.
Print of a relief element on a dampened paper without ink. The image is revealed with a raking light falling across the physical surface of the impression. Sometimes referred to as “blind” embossing. engraving (1) Intaglio or relief process that incises lines with burins or gravers into metal or end-grain blocks. (2) The print made from such a plate or block. etching An intaglio process in which an acid-resistant coating is applied to a plate, an image is cut into the ground with a needle and then submerged into an acid bath to establish the image into the plate. The incised line is then inked and printed onto a sheet of dampened paper.
A raised or molded decoration produced either in the mold or formed separately and applied before firing. On metal, it is the process of decorating by striking or impressing the metal into a die with force.
Making raised design on the surface of metal.
This is the process of adding a pattern to a piece of leather by applying pressure to create a grain that is consistent.
Where paper or board is compressed by means of a die to forma raised image on the material.
A process used to create a raised surface, or a raised element printed without ink. End grain Block A woodblock usually boxwood, maple, cherry, or other fruitwood, cut across the grain and used for wood engraving.
The application of heat and pressure to create a raised design or logo.
The process of producing raised designs in relief on a fabric. A "puff medium" such as setacolor's can be added to fabric paints so they will become raised when heated with an iron.
Embossing is a calendaring process which produces a raised design or pattern in relief. The design is pressed into fabric or leather by passing it through hot, engraved rollers. Velvet or plush is embossed by shearing the pile to different levels or by pressing parts flat.
The process of impressing an image in relief in order to create a raised surface.
The use of pressure and a metal die to create a raised letter or image on paper.
Impressing information on a payment card using special equipment (an embosser).
A process by which a texture is added to a flat surface. Embossing is most commonly used on leathers to produce new stylish effects
A stamping technique to raise in relief by compressing the surrounding wood, imitating a carved decorative area.
A process for producing raised or sunken designs in sheet material by means of male and female dies, theoretically with no change in metal thickness. Examples are letters, ornamental pictures, and ribs for stiffening. Heavy embossing and coining are similar operations.
The process of printing data, in the form of raised characters, on the bankcard. Provides identification of the card and allows the imprinting of sales drafts.
Process of creating a decoration on a surface through using a chisel on the back.
Embossing is the process of creating a three-dimensional image or design in paper and other ductile materials. It is typically accomplished with a combination of heat and pressure on the paper. This is achieved by using a metal die (female) usually made of brass and a counter die (male) that fit together and actually squeeze the fibers of the substrate.