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Print Production: Embossing, Foil Stamping, and Die Cutting

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Overview

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.

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Claudia McCue

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