What are the costs and lead times for custom embossed or die-cut items?

Embossing and die cutting are custom finishing steps, so pricing includes more than just paper and printing. Both usually carry a one-time setup cost for tooling, and the totals move with your design, size, and quantity.

• Setup or tooling a die or embossing plate is a one-time charge that spreads out over larger runs.
• Complexity intricate shapes and deep embosses take more setup than simple ones.
• Quantity higher volumes lower the per-piece cost since the setup is fixed.
• Lead time custom tooling adds days beyond standard turnaround.

Because the variables interact, the best move is to share your design, size, quantity, budget, and timeline with the sales team for current pricing and an accurate production schedule.