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Embossing entails using specially made dies to make letters stand above the surface. This process results in three-dimensional effect that is very appealing to look at. When the process is carried out using foil embossing dies, the effect is even more appealing literally and visually. This design is used whenever there is need for highlighting important information such as designs, names and logos. Two processes; die embossing and foil embossing are always combined to achieve better results.
This process is applied in coming up with brochures, presentation folders, business cards, certificates, rack cards and greeting cards. It is possible to emboss every aspect and image of a design. To arrive at a properly embossed text or object, more detailed dies and heavy papers are needed. They bring out the most attractive pieces of work.
Among the dies involved in the process include magnesium, scratch, copper and brass embossing dies. These different dies were always used for different purposes depending on some factors. They are analyzed critically in the paragraphs below.
Dies made from magnesium are applied in stamping on flat foils. It is usually made from magnesium metals. Magnesium is a silvery metal that expands very fast upon exposure to small amounts of heat. It is normally acid etched, and is the cheapest of all foils.
Copper foils are also commonly used in this process. Copper being a harder element as contrasted to magnesium expands at a lesser rate in relation to magnesium. This type of foil is always recommended for approximately a hundred impressions. Just like the preceding metal foil, they are etched with acid, and can handle more details as contrasted to magnesium. The price is slightly higher than that of those made from magnesium. This type of die takes about three days to be ready for use.
The type of die made from brass is used for the processes of multilevel and single embossing, debossing, and stamping on flat foils and sometimes the combination of these. Brass is the strongest copper alloy. It, therefore, reacts at the slowest rate to changes in temperature in comparison to all the other dies. This is the only hand etched among those so far mentioned. This die is also the most expensive among those discussed. They are usually ready in about seven days.
The last type of die is the scratch off foils. They are mostly applied on coated stock and plastic. It comes in different colors and models. All these colors and designs are used in the same purpose of stamping out designs. The colors do not have any effect on the final design produced other than bringing out differently colored texts.
Various colors are, hence, produced after using different foils. There are various aspects considered in arriving at the most appropriate die for the embossing process. They include the time they take during their manufacture, the materials used in making them, and their rate in terms of response to heat. They all produce a 3D that looks very beautiful to the eye. One can, therefore, cut on the cost and wastage of resources if he/she buys the most suitable die.
This process is applied in coming up with brochures, presentation folders, business cards, certificates, rack cards and greeting cards. It is possible to emboss every aspect and image of a design. To arrive at a properly embossed text or object, more detailed dies and heavy papers are needed. They bring out the most attractive pieces of work.
Among the dies involved in the process include magnesium, scratch, copper and brass embossing dies. These different dies were always used for different purposes depending on some factors. They are analyzed critically in the paragraphs below.
Dies made from magnesium are applied in stamping on flat foils. It is usually made from magnesium metals. Magnesium is a silvery metal that expands very fast upon exposure to small amounts of heat. It is normally acid etched, and is the cheapest of all foils.
Copper foils are also commonly used in this process. Copper being a harder element as contrasted to magnesium expands at a lesser rate in relation to magnesium. This type of foil is always recommended for approximately a hundred impressions. Just like the preceding metal foil, they are etched with acid, and can handle more details as contrasted to magnesium. The price is slightly higher than that of those made from magnesium. This type of die takes about three days to be ready for use.
The type of die made from brass is used for the processes of multilevel and single embossing, debossing, and stamping on flat foils and sometimes the combination of these. Brass is the strongest copper alloy. It, therefore, reacts at the slowest rate to changes in temperature in comparison to all the other dies. This is the only hand etched among those so far mentioned. This die is also the most expensive among those discussed. They are usually ready in about seven days.
The last type of die is the scratch off foils. They are mostly applied on coated stock and plastic. It comes in different colors and models. All these colors and designs are used in the same purpose of stamping out designs. The colors do not have any effect on the final design produced other than bringing out differently colored texts.
Various colors are, hence, produced after using different foils. There are various aspects considered in arriving at the most appropriate die for the embossing process. They include the time they take during their manufacture, the materials used in making them, and their rate in terms of response to heat. They all produce a 3D that looks very beautiful to the eye. One can, therefore, cut on the cost and wastage of resources if he/she buys the most suitable die.
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