EMBOSSING
ADVANTAGES
Used on covers, folders and brochures, "blind" embossing greatly enhances visual appeal and it's ideal for rendering larger images that might be overwhelming if foil stamped or printed. Brand images programs use embossing to increase tactility, elegance and memorability.
LIMITATIONS
Not suited for fine lines.
Best using long fiber papers.
Multi level embossing may jam in office printers
PROCESS
Pre Press: Magnesium, Brass, or copper dies etched in acid or hand tooled.On Press: Paper or resin make-ready to shape paper into image of diePost Press: Make-ready recycled - Acid and dies recycled
