Stamp Embosse


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	Emboss or deboss your signature, business name or emblem. Use on certificates, photographs, stationary, mat boards... Looks professional and can help protect your copyright. Easily change embossing/debossing dies for different jobs.


	Four work options, three gift options:


Small Hand Held Embosser: Strong yet light hand held for photographs stationary, company seals etc.

		Maximum Emboss Area: 25 x 50 mm rectangle (as shown on the desk model below) or 50 mm diameter circle (eg: seal) Maximum Paper: 230 gsm Maximum Reach: 45 mm Machine's Dimensions: Length: 120 mm Height when closed: 50 mm Height when open: 120 mm Cost: $200 + GST incl. one spring clip die. Additional dies: $100+ GST.

	Small Desk Embosser: Same emboss area, paper, reach and dimensions as the hand held above, but easier to use for more regular use:

			Cost: $250 + GST including one spring clip die. Additional dies: $100+ GST

				Shown with a rectangular die at right for approaching the paper from the bottom OR the right (see further images towards the bottom of this page). The Small Desk is also available with a circular die.


	Medium Embosser: Easier to use than the small if you are doing a lot of work:

		Maximum Emboss Area: 25 x 50 mm rectangle or 50 mm diameter circle (eg: seal) Maximum Paper: 320 gsm Maximum Reach: 65 mm Machine's Dimensions: Length 145 mm Height when closed: 110 mm Height when open: 185 mm Cost: $350 + GST incl. one spring clip die. Additional dies: $150+ GST


Large Embosser: Double-cam lever mechanism easily exerts sufficient pressure to emboss the most detailed impression. Particularly good for diplomas and intricate heraldic crests:

		Maximum Emboss Area: 25 x 75 mm rectangle, or 50 mm diameter circle (eg: seal) Maximum Paper: 400 gsm Maximum Reach: 110 mm Machine's Dimensions: Length: 215 mm Height closed: 120 mm Height when open: 210 mm Cost: $600 + GST incl one spring clip die. Additional dies: $250+ GST

	Shown below with the die out:


	GOLD GIFT Embosser - : Maximum Embosse Area: 40 mm diameter or 50 x 25 mm rectangle. Maximum Reach: 50 mm


	Cost: $300 + GST including one spring clip die. Additional dies: $130+ GST


	Also in CHROME or BLACK (images coming soon)





	Changing the Die:


	Prestigious gift, for the front desk or for use in presentation ceremonies.




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You can quickly and easily change the embossing die by squeezing the spring clip. This is generally done to use a different artwork. However you may also choose to have two dies of the same artwork but orientated differently, eg one to come in from the right of the paper and one to come in from the left (ie this avoids an upside down impression when coming in from another side) A die from the Small Hand Held can used on the Small Desk. However a die from the Small (Hand Held or Desk) can not be used on the Medium or Large. Also a die from a Medium can not be used on a Small or a Large. A die from a Large can not be used on a Medium or Small.


	Seals:

		Packets of 20: Gold/Silver: $8 + gst (45 or 50 mm diameter) Red: $14 + gst ( 50 mm diameter only )

		Rolls of 1000: Gold/Silver: $250 + gst (45 or 50 mm diameter) Red: $500 + gst ( 50 mm diameter only )


			Stick on the certificate prior to embossing or, for difficult jobs, you can emboss the seal while still on the release paper then stick on the certificate afterwards.

	Examples:


		Above: debossed on mat board.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is “Reach” ?: This is measured from the edge of the paper to the centre of your artwork you are embossing.

Can I change the orientation of my art I am embossing ?: This would mean turning the embossing block which is glued precisely in the spring clip die. It is risky to do this as you can damage the embossing block. If you decide later that you want to change the orientation (to come in from a different side of the paper) you can either send the spring clip die back to us to change or have a new one made. If you want to come in from different sides of the paper all the time you will be best to have more than one spring clip die made. These can easily be snapped in and out of the embossing machine.

Why have your art on an angle ?: This allows you to approach the paper from either edge as below. However it does decrease the reach.

With a rectangular die:

With a round die:

Should I have an embossing die or a debossing die ?: You can choose between a die which either embosses (pushes up) the impression or debosses (pushes down) the impression. If you are working with photographs and your artwork has fine, close detail then debossing is recommended as it won’t cause unsightly cracking of the emulsion on the photograph’s surface, but still leaves a permanent mark which will show on photocopies. That said, we always like the look of embossing better as its more noticable and has a definite feel when you run your fingers over it. We have not yet had any cracking emulsion problems from embossing photos but we have been warned. The two images below show are examples of debossing.






Can I just turn the photo over to deboss it ?: You can have an embossing die and turn the photo over to embosse its back (debossing it’s front) but your art will appear as in a mirror (written backwards) when viewed from the photos front. Can I easily change the die/art in the machine ?: You can easily and quickly change the embossing die by releasing a simple spring clip. A die from the Small Hand Held can used on the Small Desk. However a die from the Small (Hand Held or Desk) can not be used on the Medium or Large. Also a die from a Medium can not be used on a Small or a Large. A die from a Large can not be used on a Medium or Small. How thick a paper can I embosse ?: We have given an indication above of the maximum thickness of paper you can embosse. See the next two questions also. Which machine should I choose for photographs ? For photographs we recommend the Small Hand Held, Small Desk or Medium Desk depending on the detail and coverage of your artwork and how easy you want the physical process of applying pressure to be. If your artwork is very detailed with a lot of coverage over the area of the embossing/debossing die you will need more pressure to embosse. Hence, if you will be doing a lot of work, to make it easier on yourself, we recommend either the Small Desk or Medium Desk. Which machine should I choose for other media (paper/board) ? For other medium (paper/board) you need to keep in mind that the embossing/debossing process is a combination of pressure, size of your artwork and thickness of the medium (paper/board) you are working with. Hence if your artwork is very detailed with a lot of coverage over the area of the embossing/debossing die you will need more pressure to embosse thicker medium. If you will also be doing a lot of embossing/debossing work you may want a medium or large machine (with more leverage) so that you don’t have to work so hard and so that you don’t strain the machine. Of course if your art work is small and does not have as much coverage over the area of the die you will need less pressure. Can I embosse canvas ?: You can, but canvas tends to have a “memory”, meaning that over time it tends to return to it’s original shape. What Now: To order a machine you will need to provide us with/email your art, either: CorelDraw file (Versions 6 to 10) plus a low resolution JPEG file, or Adobe Illustrator file (Versions 6 to 8) plus a low resolution JPEG file, or MacroMedia Freehand file (Versions 7 to 10) plus a low resolution JPEG file, or PDF file saved with text converted to paths plus a low resolution JPEG file, or EPS file, real size, 600 dpi, no fill, outlines only, plus a low resolution JPEG file You can also provide your art as follows but we will need to charge a preparation fee (we trace your artwork and convert it into a format we can use): TIFF file real size, 600 dpi (PhotoShop and most other photo editing programs allow you to save your file in this format), or a good original mailed to us (eg, your signature in a very thick pen), or specifications/requirements from which we create your artwork for you. You artwork’s size can not be over your machine’s maximum emboss area (stated above for each machine). You will also need to tell us from which edge of the paper you are going to emboss (see Can I change the orientation of my art I am embossing ?) in the questions above. Please telephone us to discuss your options and you can place your order (+61 2 9948 8883). Allow about 2 weeks from placement of your order with artwork to our dispatching a machine. This time can however be shortened if necessary.

			Image Display Creations PO Box 322 BALGOWLAH NSW 2093 AUSTRALIA

	Email: sales@imagedisplaycreations.com.au

		Phone: + 61 2 9948 8883 Sydney time Fax: + 61 2 9948 0151