: The opposite of embossing, where the design is pressed into the material to create a recessed or sunken effect . Applications and Materials
(or embossing) is a finishing technique used to create a raised 3D effect on materials like paper, leather, metal, and fabric . By applying pressure and often heat, a design is pressed into the material so it stands out from the surrounding surface, adding both visual depth and a tactile experience . Core Techniques and Types embossment
: Using hand-tooled dies to create intricate, multi-level contours and lifelike textures rather than a single flat level . : The opposite of embossing, where the design