Embossing means something raised from the surface. it gives 3D Graphic Effect here we touch and feel it easily, in printing terms, letters or images come out after getting it embossed and developed.
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With the use of this embossed printing technique, the client’s major approaches can be done in professional ways. These approaches are call attention to important information, Add texture and visual interest, Increase perception of value, Highlight Logos and Brands.
Here I am going to dive in paper-based embossing products
High Demand Product Needed to be Embossed
Business Card | Letterhead | Invitation Card | Wedding Card | Greeting Card | Gift Paper | Leather | Certificate
These products are high demand to be embossing, the first impression is the last impression people prefer the best quality and appealing presentation.
Debossed (Sunken) Printing Products
Diary | Leatherite Presentation Folder | Business Card | Leather Made Gift Items
Point view of quality earlier it was used to do compared to now a day very poor and got a long time to complete it. But as of now modern technologies for utmost quality with CNC machinery produce the best quality die cost and embossed finish letter with 99.99% accuracy look the way you wish.
Give a nice look embossed letter printing in visiting card, letterhead, Fancy Diary, and lovely Items, etc.
Most Popular Embossing Methods
There are various methods of embossed letter processing or images.
- Powder Embossing
- Embossing Through Special Screen Printing Ink
- Die Press Embossing Process
- Manual Embossing Through UV Coating
- Digital UV Coating
These above 5 ways embossing on paper or cardboard are most popular with the embossing process. Each of them is the best in terms of quality. all these are enough differences in each other here I am going to dive in.
Powder Embossing it’s a very old process kind of powder known embossing powder highly used in the terms of letterpress printing machine where a petroleum-based ink is used sooner a paper print-ready, a powder is applied on the wet ink and heated and left it till paper dry and after a few minutes scattered powder get removed and ultimately letters raised product ready.
It can be done on single color printing products. Today it is less used in printing terms.
Fewer people apply this process at their home for personalized use like a greeting card but quality accuracy of the content not so clear compared to other embossing processes. In place of using printing ink uses a home-made embossing maker used clear glue and apply colorful embossing powder heated with the heat gun to embossed products.
Special Embossing Screen Printing Ink, another one tactic of embossing is screen printing applied on during Printing Visiting Card, Letterhead Envelope, and Invitation card mostly gets printed raised letter applying GLOSS quality screen printing ink. Quality of embossing is based on screen mesh and ink quality but there is a limitation of raising letter up to 0.01-0.02 mm height.
Only one-color can be embossed at a time.
Due to the decline of screen printing trends in terms of stationery printing fewer people liked it. The Best Screen Printing Ink for embossing letter Brand Name 1. Sunglow 2. Rainbow (Quality of ink GLOSS)
Die Press Embossing Process, the most popular embossing process it can be customized as well as required a raised letter up to 0.5mm-1 mm, it depends on the die engraved in. To make a die for a long run embossing process better to use thicker Metallic Sheet 3-5 mm. Die made of brass metal is long-lasting.
There are two types of die making process
i) Die making through applying acid on metals is a time taking and comparatively low quality die. This term was most popular before 10-15 years back. you need a minimum time frame up to 24 hours and price comes around INR 15-16 per square inch.
ii) Laser Die Making its super quality of making die process here an artwork is made fully computerized it’s a costly process where a design area is vaporized with the laser beam through a high-density laser beam.
For irregular depth and micro design
Metal Die made of Brass, Zinc | Best Perform Die Thickness 3-5 mm
Automated/ Manual Embossing UV Coating it’s a commercial embossing process mostly dome on Product Catalog, Brochure, Children Book, etc.
Size can be UV coated at a time A3, A2, A1 and 28″x40″
Basically, It is based on the screen printing and ultralight process and getting done semi-automated process first of all content is printing digital or offset printing process and thereafter on the intended content to be embossed is applied a transparent UV coating with the help of mesh and paper sheet passed out through ultra-violet light to cure it. Ultimately the area covered with coating text or images raised.
The good thing is the backside of the paper with no effect. Price per pcs comes very low.
It is the best for the bulk quantity the basic size A3 setup cost comes INR 1000/- Minimum and setup time 4-6 hours. and per seat embossing cost goes 1-2 Rupees.
Digital UV Coating it’s not even the best quality all of the embossed process but the fastest way to get an embossed letter.
There are so many advantages to digital UV Coating.
- The good thing is no impact on the backside
- Second is no need to make a metal or polymer die.
- The third one you could get silver, gold, and any required color embossing at the same time.
- It’s an instant process, within hour you can get it.
- No cost for personalized embossing
- Spot UV coating and Foil stamping can be done at a time
The best effect of digital UV and hot stamping on velvet and mate laminated surface.
The bad thing is the embossing cost goes too high. this is idle for low volume, high quality, instant embossing, and personalized products.
Best for Greeting Card | Business Card | Wedding Card
Best paper selection of the paper for embossing
To get the appealing result of embossing on the paper is a major factor. get the best result it should be a minimum 300 gsm thickness for a business card/greeting card/ invitational card etc.
Soft Paper is better compared to harder but letter on the decline sharpness. Harder stay longer.
Latest Technology
There are two types of the embossing process
1. Quality of ink with heat printing method as crystal UV
2. Through male and female metal die pressure
Crystal UV Embossed CardFollowing option no.1: Front embossed, and backside remain, technically when a liquid chemical applied on stuff on the front side (targeted object) and when the targeted object comes in contact with heat, then chemical raised upside and the product becomes ready with a classy embossed look. This Professionality looks of Crystal UV Embossed Printing highly admired by higher Institutions or organizations.
Option no. 2. Embossing letter printing through male and female metal dies pressure, these dies are made of brass, zinc or aluminum in this embossing process required male and female for each object you required to emboss, first of all, make two computerized metal raised-die and de-raised-die, and keep an object between the male and female die and pressurized upside then front side embossed and backside became de-embossed. You could have been seen very lovable invitation card you that memories again and again
When we touch and feel it give very imaging feelings as like logo or brand image, the logic behind it is the area we want to Emboss printed area or a blind made a (zink or brass) metal die set of male (raised) and female (de raised) according to stuff thickness as per embossing height depends on stuff thickness people make inexpensive materials to high light their brand. Whenever printed paper come into contact between the male and female die and pressed then produced embossed letter printing.
Old Method
Earlier it was done embossing letter printing through specific powder and a heat process. In some cause it happens powder adhered to the embossed stuff, quality comes very worse secondly if stuff is not resistant when heats on stuff color turn to yellowish and curled. the other option metal die was prepared by hard acid output accuracy reduced 7-10%. As passing time technology has been changed the quality of embossing has been the computerized effect is quality improved and time saved.
Embossed vs Debossed
what’s in more demand? This ques. generally indulged at the time of the client making decisions for printing. It’s important to know.
Embossed and Debossed are opposite to each other.
To create the Embossed Artwork look need to female die and male die of the intended artwork, first of all, a male die is fixed with base, placing a paper between both male and female die upside, sufficient pressure is applied on the male die to create an embossing impact on the paper, this process is done through annual and automated depending on the size of artwork suit best for it.
The final output look of the stuff front side design comes up and downside of stuff debossed
Debossed Artwork is created by pressing a Heated Metal Male Die on to the object that is kept on the hard base (metal plate) and the intended artwork imprinted imprint sunken against the surface.
Eventually, the design looks inner side of stuff surface, for the best quality embossing need to be soft stuff.
How much does the embossed cost?
Powder Embossing is a very cost-effective A4 size embossed cost comes 4-5/- each pcs.
There are many types of the embossed process some of them like Screen Printing is very nominal compared to printing. Embossing ink is not costly but it takes enough time to dry up to 24 hrs.
Die Embossed is a costly process you need to make a die that depends on the size area you want to an embossed. The minimum size, best quality die making charges are Rs. 1000/- and embossing charges extra. A4 size INR 2-33/-each.
Automated Embossed UV Coating is the cheapest way but this process used for commercial printing products like a brochure, catalog, children’s educational book, etc.
Digital UV Embossing it’s a fantastic quality but the price per pcs goes very high for A4 size paper embossing cost goes INR 30-40/- each, this is recommended best for low volume, high quality, and fast embossing process.
Does the embossed letter product help to make your brand big?
The professionals always demand perfection in a wider aspect of progressive ways and the embossed letter product imprint that perfection. Otherside Embossed Printing is expensive so generally, the higher established organization demands these printing techniques. Embossed letter products enhance brand visualization.
So in a way, these creative flairs help in establishing the brand and leaves a good impression in brand marketing.
Learn more about embossed printing
What is blind Embossing?
Blind embossing is an embossing that can be done without the printing area, the raised text or image color reflect the base of paper or cardboard. The best thing about blind embossing there is no chance of registration mark out.
How to choose the best paper for embossing?
The best stuff for embossing and debossing should be soft and thicker in terms of die embossing. Very thin stuff maybe tear out during the embossing process. if you are choosing the harder stuff, difficult to make a deeper mark, applying more pressure paper may break out.
Why used clear embossing powder?
After getting the intended content embossed color will not change if you are using clear embossing powder.
Is it mandatory to laminate paper before UV coating?
- The first reason to laminate is the enhancement of paper life
- UV adhesion becomes strong on matte/velvet.
- Corporate like most feel & touch soft.
Can leather embossing remove from the leather?
Tips for appealing embossing
- Embossed content should be at least 1/2″ inner from the edge.
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Use thicker paper to get desired embossed result
Embossing vs Engraving
Both the process is different but overall looks similar, in the embossing terms content is produced front side raised and backside debossed by pressing a metal heated force.
Engraving is a computerized process of content creation by the laser beam that burns the intended stuff and produce a content/design on it. It’s a digital process.
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