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title: "What is debossing and how does it differ from other finishes?"
description: "Debossing is a finishing technique that presses a design down into the surface of the paper or card, leaving a recessed, sunken impression you can feel wit"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is debossing and how does it differ from other finishes?

Debossing is a finishing technique that presses a design down into the surface of the paper or card, leaving a recessed, sunken impression you can feel wit

Part of the **Finish** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

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