Embossing, Foil Stamping, Die Cutting Flashcards
a “push into paper” is described as _______ and a raise is described as _______
Debossing, embossing
Describe foiling stamping
Using foils to transfer on substrate
Surface stamping (no raise or relief)
Could be hand cut (edges have to be beveled)
Describe the foils used in foil stamping
Can be matte, clear, marble, holographic, shiny
What is dwell time based on
How long it takes to stick and other properties
What are the properties we need to foil stamp
Heat, dwell & pressure
Embossing and debossing depends on the type of
Substrate
What is BLIND EMBOSSING
- does not include the use of ink or foil to highlight the embossed area - results in raised image same colour as paper
Blind embossing can’t be done on
Any substrate/stock because it must be turned
What type of material does debossing not work well with?
Darker material
Adding moisture to substrate will help….
Substrate to bend easier and emboss better
What is the Machine for embossing called
Kwik print foil & embossing handpress
Describe die cutting
Cutting complex shapes from certain substrates
Can’t be used on all materials
Rounded corners
Can cost thousand of $$
What are some die cutting methods
Column bridge die cutting Bridge die cutters (hand fed) Automatic through die cutters (permanently fixed die for 1 purpose) 3-hole punched paper Automatic vertical (goes up and down) Laser die cutting Clamp
Describe die cutter dies
Expensive can be very large Plywood cut by laser with shaped metal buckles and rubber to push out paper Diff types of knifes Break added so parts don't fall out
What are the layers in a foil stamp
- Mylar Carrier
- separation layer (melts quick)
- transparent ink layer
- metal film
- adhesive layer
