Embossing Workshop

In order to emboss a carve, mould or stamp with your design on needs to be created. This design can then be transferred onto a surface or object to make the design stand out, become more dominant and also hold a texture.

Many things can be used to create a template such as wood, grey board and copper. Most things can be embossed onto as long as it is thin, flat and malleable. This includes paper, plastic film, metal foil, nonwovens, textile fabric, leather, and glass.

When embossing into paper, first of all the paper must be soaked in water. This means the embossing overall will have a higher impact on the design as shown in the image above.

When putting your design through the press use grid marks so your design is straight and is where you want it to be. You can also use tracing paper in-between layers so no unwanted marks are put onto your design. 

- Once you have positioned your design on the bed, put the press carpet down and begin to turn the wheel of the press. Your design will slowly go under the roller pressing your template into your stock leaving an embossment of your desired design.