The classic use for embossing stamps is for legal documents. Whenever you get a document notarized it invariably carries a round embossed seal as a mark of authentication. Embossing stamps also find use in authenticating business documents. It adds respect since there is a legal air about the document that makes it binding on the parties and reliable too. You can extend application of the concept by opting for custom embossing stamps. Here is a brief guide on buying embossing stamps.
The embossing stamp
The embossing die fits into the embossing machine. The die has two parts. One is female with sunken lettering or design. The male part has raised lettering. The two mate together. Usually there is a small clearance between the male and female parts to allow for paper thickness. Such embossing stamps are usually made of steel that are then engraved with a CNC machine or a laser engraving machine. Embossers may also use copper or aluminum or even plastics. Custom embossing stamps let you include graphics and you can prepare the layout to your liking. There is no need to stick to round shapes and letters arranged in a circle.
Changeable and fixed
When you order embossing stamps the usual procedure is to fix the embossing die into the machine. It cannot be removed. This means you will have to order another die set and a machine as well if you want a different design or wording. However, there are embossing machines that will let you fit in different die sets so you can use the same machine to emboss different sets of text or images. If you are going to use the embosser frequently for the same task then it makes sense to opt for a fixed embosser. If your requirement is to emboss documents with different messages then a changeable custom embossing stamp is more suited to your requirement.
The machine
The machine is equally important. Normal hand-held embossing machines are small and have a narrow throat. This means you can emboss a sheet paper only at the edge side, not in the center portion. For that you will need an extra long reach embosser. Some machines have a press down button on top but a handle lets you exert more force.
Tip: If you are embossing on thick paper or card it helps if you wet the paper a little bit to soften it otherwise you may not be able to achieve proper depth or the paper may shear off. Some embossing machines may have built in heaters so you can use them for heat embossing, such as for foil stamping to give your documents an exotic high value look.
Do not let the thought that embossing stamps are of use only for legal documents deter you. Use them creatively to reinforce your company brand by embossing your letterheads and corporate stationery with custom embossing stamps.
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