Textured & Micro Embossing Dies

“Textured and Micro Embossing dies are an excellent, cost effective alternative to expensive decorative foils”

Textured and Micro Embossing dies feature textures/patterns which are etched onto the surface of the die. This creates an additional effect in the foiled finish, enhancing the finish even further. This can be used in a number of ways to add extra definition to either labels, brochures, cards and packaging or even as an extra security detail. These Textured and Micro embossing dies can be incorporated with other specialty dies such as fluted or sculptured dies to really make your foiling work stand out and add another dimension. The designs can be subtle and slight or can be bold to highlight and focus certain areas. 

Another fantastic benefit of these types of dies is they offer an excellent, cost effective alternative to expensive decorative foils and the chance to add a bespoke finish to the foiled area. This could be a company logo or a security feature to protect the product. Standard metallic hot stamping foils can be used as the effects are made through the textures on the dies.

How are they made?

Textured and Micro Embossing dies are made from copper material to be able to hold the tiny level of detail required. Copper dies are hard wearing and so ensures the longevity of the die. These dies are then double etched – first to create to die pattern as normal and then etched again to incorporate the desired texture onto the surface of the die. As mentioned above some of these affects can be incorporated with brass fluted or sculptured dies to add a combination of effects into foiled areas. These types of dies are not supplied with a counterforce as the texture/emboss is so fine it is not required.

How to order?

If you would like to order or discuss your requirements for these specialist dies, then please contact us either by telephone on +44 (0) 1473 707222 or email your artwork to our experienced inhouse studio at [email protected]. We have a number of designs to suit your needs or we can work to your bespoke designs to create exactly what you’re looking for. We’ll be happy to talk through the options.

Due to the complex nature of these dies they do have a longer lead time than standard foiling dies. Prices are POA basis due to sizes and what is required. 

Here are our stock designs…

SQUARES

ARTEX

WAVES

QUATREFOIL

SPIRALS

RIPPLETS

CITRUS PEEL

WEAVE

TIGHT WAVES

SEQUINS

SHARDS

MICROBES

ROYAL LILY

REVERSE ROYAL LILY

TETRIS

KALEIDOSCOPE

RATTAN

BUTTER