Embossing

Embossing

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

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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.

viscose

Textiles; Fabric

A man made synthetic fiber, typically referred to as rayon. Viscose has a silken, smooth feel and a terrific drape, and is often used for linings and bridal garments.

voile

Textiles; Fabric

Usually made with cylindrical combed yarns, this plain, loosely woven fabric has an extremely clear surface because the excess fuzzy yarns are singed away. It is thin, ...

warp

Textiles; Fabric

The vertical threads in a particular fabric or on a loom.

interfacing & interlining

Textiles; Fabric

The fabric used between the inner and outer layers of a garment to enhance warmth, strength or shape. Interfacing fabrics come in fusible (pre-treated with glue and attached to ...

lamé

Textiles; Fabric

Pronouced "lamay", lame is a shiny evening wear fabric made from metallic yarns.

panné velvet

Textiles; Fabric

A highly lustrous, lightweight fabric, in which the pile is higher than velvet, but shorter than plush, and has been flattened. Has good stretch across the grain.