What is Embossing?
Embossing is the creation of a three-dimensional design or image on
paper. Heat and pressure reshape 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.
Another form of three-dimensional imagery is debossing. The image is
heat-pressed into the surface of the paper creating depressions rather
than raised impressions as in embossing. The same techniques used for
embossing - blind, foil, and ink - can be used with debossing to create
visual effects and texture.
The three techniques for embossing and debossing are:
- Blind - The creation of an image that is not
stamped over a printed image, not foil stamped, and the resulting image
is the same color as the paper.
- Ink or Lito-Fit - The image is registered to or
exactly over the printed image on the paper.
- Foil - Combination of foil stamping and
embossing or debossing, which creates an image that is raised or
depressed with foil applied.
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