Saturday, January 16, 2016

What You Need To Know About Using Foil Embossing Dies

By Raymond Hughes


Blind embossing, foil embossing and foil stamping are processes that are done to create graphical designs on stationery, certificates, business cards, report covers, book covers or greeting cards. When foil stamping is combined with debossing or embossing, the outcome is a foil stamped image, which is described as foil embossing. This is a finished technique, which is completed after printing. In order to emboss an image on any surface, a piece of metal known as die is used. This piece of metal may be made of copper, magnesium or brass and it has reversed images of the desired designs.

An image is embossed on a paper or other materials when a die and a counter die which fit together squeeze the substrate. The substrate is ironed by a combination of heat and pressure and the image is raised above the substrate. The outcome is a three dimensional image that is appealing to look at especially if a person uses special foil embossing dies. Even though dies are costly, they can be utilized as many times as a person desires.

Dies are used to alter the surface of paper to make it more appealing. Paper that lacks any design is plain. With the use of dies, you can emboss raised three dimensional images on the paper to give it an appealing, artistic look. You can make items like presentation folders and business cards more appealing by choosing beautiful designs.

It is important to choose the right designs. Consumers can choose from many different kinds of styles and patterns. Ideally, they should choose styles or patterns that can translate well when embossed on paper. After they select design, they should make sure that it is pressed well on the surface they wish to emboss.

When choosing a die, it is essential to find a die maker who can easily get the design and style you want to be embossed on your paper. You should look for a die maker who is experienced enough. This way, you will be sure that he or she will not have a difficult time coming up with the designs you prefer.

When selecting a die, you should consider its qualities such as hardness, wear resistance, good thermal resistance and good processing capability. The dies that are made of magnesium and brass are popular. Brass is durable and workable. Many people opt to use it when performing sophisticated embossing tasks. Dies that are made of brass however need hard tooling and they are more expensive compared to the ones that are made from copper and magnesium.

A magnesium die is ideal for most hot stamping, foil embossing and letterpress applications. It is more affordable than dies made from copper and brass. It is possible to etch a magnesium die photo chemically. Nonetheless, a magnesium die cannot have the detail and precision of complicate brass die.

Most of the people who want to emboss a surface do not use copper die. However, if you wish to use it to emboss an image, you can inform a firm that sells dies about it and it will accommodate your needs. Copper is more rigid than magnesium and its rate of expansion is lower. A copper die also handles more details as compared to a magnesium die. You may use the die of your choice to create the 3 dimensional designs that your customers like.




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