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Emboss

Pressing an image into paper so that it will create a raised relief.

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emboss
Printing & publishing; Publishing

To raise designs from a surface, to represent images or ornaments in relief; also called "cameo" and "tool". Embossing depth depends upon paper weight and line-art dimensions. ...

embossing
Textiles; Fabric

A calendering method of pressing designs or patterns onto a fabric using engraved rollers.

embossed
Art history; General art history

In printmaking any process used to create a raised or depressed surface. It is sometimes used to create false plate-marks in lithographs or screenprints.

embossing
Metals; Silver

A form of decoration achieved by pushing silver from beneath creating a raised pattern of domes and curves.

embossing
Printing & publishing; Paper

Impressing an image in relief to achieve a raised surface; either over printing or on a blank paper (called blind embossing).

embossing
Home furnishings; General furniture

Decorative designs molded or carved on the occasional table.

offset printing
Printing; Printing equipment

Printing method that transfers ink from a plate to a blanket to paper instead of directly from plate to paper.

inkjet printer
Printing; Printing equipment

A printer in which tiny ink droplets are spray electrostatically onto paper.

imposition
Printing; Printing equipment

A layout of pages on mechanicals or flats so they will appear in proper order after press sheets are folded and bound.

reverse
Printing & publishing; Printing equipment

The opposite of what you see. Printing the background of an image. For example; type your name on a piece of paper. The reverse of this would be a black piece of paper with a ...

rip film
Printing & publishing; Printing equipment

A method of making printing negatives from PostScript files created by desktop publishing.

saddle stitch
Printing & publishing; Printing equipment

Binding a booklet or magazine with staples in the seam where it folds.

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