Debossing is a finishing technique commonly used in printing and paper crafting to create a three-dimensional or textured effect on paper, cardboard, leather, or other materials. It is the opposite of embossing, which creates a raised design on the surface. In debossing, the design or image is pressed into the material, resulting in a sunken or indented appearance.
The debossing process typically involves a die or a plate made of metal or another hard material that carries the negative image of the design. This die is pressed into the surface of the material using heat and pressure, causing the area around the design to be pushed down and creating the desired indented effect.
Debossing is commonly used in various applications, including:
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