Appearance and Shapes
Embossing is basically used to create an effect. The greatest concern and emphasis on the client's behalf should be placed on the outcome of the embossed effect. In order to achieve the most distinctive effect, it's important to understand the embossing process and the types of dies that are used for embossing.
The three factors that need to be controlled during the embossing process are:
Pressure - The intensity of the impact on the weight of the stock being embossed.
Heat - The ability to keep the heat consistent and at a proper level for the best impression.
Die Depth - The client's artwork or the engraver's efforts will initially determine this, however, if by looking at the artwork it appears necessary, the die may need to be tooled to gain greater depth.
Types of Dies
Single-Level
The die is straight and level with only one depth. It is generally used for lines, borders, and single-dimension images or line art. It provides a well-defined edge for the image.
Multi-Level
It is also referred to as a dimensional die. Several distinct levels of depth are used to add a variance in dimension to the image. It is often used with images having unique detail such as landscapes or feathers.
Round Edge
A round edge die provides a soft edge effect rather than a hard ruled edge. It is often used to provide the sense of a round object coming outward from the paper and continuing out beyond the stock.
Beveled Edge
An alternative that provides the appearance of combining the softness of a round edge with the well defined lines of a distinct edge. It is very effective when used in heavier gauge stocks that may tear easily upon impact.
Sculptured
A hand-tooled brass die that has a variety of depths.
Varying levels of the sculptured die create a dimensional depth and appearance for the embossed image. It is very effective for blind embossing and scorching.
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