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title: "Can a single-layer card be embossed, and should it be?"
description: "Yes, a single-layer card can be embossed, but the effect shows up best on thicker stock; embossing presses a raised impression into the paper."
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# Can a single-layer card be embossed, and should it be?

Yes, a single-layer card can be embossed, but the effect shows up best on thicker stock. Embossing presses a raised impression into the paper, so the more substantial the card, the more pronounced and crisp the result. Thicker is better: heavier cardstock holds a deeper, more defined emboss Above 18pt: stocks thicker than 18pt are generally built by mounting layers together Single-layer works: you can emboss a single-layer card, just expect a subtler effect on thinner stock If you want a bold, tactile impression, choose a thicker card for the emboss

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