Question
What's the difference between die cutting and embossing or debossing?
Answer
The core difference is what each process does to the material. Die cutting removes material to create a shape, while debossing presses a design into the surface without cutting through it.
| Technique | What happens to the paper |
|---|---|
| Die cutting | Material is cut away to form a custom shape or edge |
| Debossing | A design is pressed into the surface, no cut-through |
- Die cutting changes the outline or adds openings in the piece.
- Debossing adds a recessed, tactile impression while keeping the card whole.
- The two can be combined, such as a die-cut card with a debossed logo, for a premium result.
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