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Embossing Craft Terms

Find out the definition of words commonly used when talking about embossing.
Cardstock
A thick, sturdy paper that is available in a variety of weights; commonly used in...
Dry Embossing
Dry embossing, also called relief embossing is done by tracing a stencil with a special tool...
Emboss
A technique which creates a raised image on paper...
Embossing Ink
A thick, slow-drying ink used for heat embossing. It can be...
Embossing Powder
A fast-melting powder used to create a raised design using the...
Heat Embossing
An embossing technique using a stamp, embossing or pigment ink...
Heat Gun
A tool that directs heat to a precise area without producing air...
Light Box
Back-lit frame with a translucent face of plastic or glass used to...
Relief Embossing
Relief embossing is done by tracing a stencil with a special tool...
Rubber Stamping
Rubber stamping, also called stamping, is a craft in which some type of ink made of dye or pigment is applied to an image...
Stencil
A template made by cutting a design into...
Stylus
A pen-like instrument used to make ...

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