Print Production: Embossing, Foil Stamping, and Die Cutting

Learn about the various types of embossing and die cutting as well as the proper ways to set up your documents to achieve consistent results.

Introduction

• Embossing and die cutting: Paper sculpture
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Embossing Basics

• The visual impact of embossing
• Die components
• How dies are created
• Cost and time considerations

2. Manufacturing Considerations

• Choosing appropriate stock
• Embossing preprinted stock

3. Preparing Artwork for Embossing

• When to start working on a die: Early in the job
• File Format and other considerations
• Creating artwork for single-level embossing
• Creating artwork for multilevel embossing
• Sculptured embossing
• Checking an embossing proof

4. Foil Stamping

• Examples of foil stamping
• The basics of foil stamping
• Design considerations for foil stamping
• Foil limitations
• Creation of art for foil dies

5. Die Cutting Basics

• From basic pocket folders to origami
• Examining a cutting die
• Laser die cutting
• Design considerations for die cutting

6. Designing Die Cutting in Illustrator

• Creating a dieline in Illustrator
• Handling a complex bleed
• Sending Illustrator die-cut files to the printer

7. Designing Die Cutting in InDesign

• Creating a dieline in InDesign
• Sending InDesign die-cut files to the printer

Conclusion

• What I hope you've learned in this course