Can you emboss a single layer card and should I if you can?

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