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Embossing Glossary

Check out this embossing glossary. Find out the definition of words commonly used when talking about embossing.

Cardstock

A thick, sturdy paper that is available in a variety of weights; commonly used in...

Dry Embossing

Dry embossing, also called relief embossing is done by tracing a stencil with a special tool...

Emboss

A technique which creates a raised image on paper...

Embossing Ink

A thick, slow-drying ink used for heat embossing. It can be...

Embossing Powder

A fast-melting powder used to create a raised design using the...

Heat Embossing

An embossing technique using a stamp, embossing or pigment ink...

Heat Gun

A tool that directs heat to a precise area without producing air...

Light Box

Back-lit frame with a translucent face of plastic or glass used to...

Relief Embossing

Relief embossing is done by tracing a stencil with a special tool...

Rubber Stamping

Rubber stamping, also called stamping, is a craft in which some type of ink made of dye or pigment is applied to an image...

Stencil

A template made by cutting a design into...

Stylus

A pen-like instrument used to make ...

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