Embossing · Furnells Guide

What Is Metal Embossing?

Metal embossing forms a design into sheet or suitable metal using pressure and tooling, creating raised or recessed detail rather than simply marking the surface.

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A formed rather than printed mark

The finished design has physical depth. That makes embossing useful where tactile detail, repeated patterns or durable identification are required.

The role of the die

The tooling controls the final impression. Accurate dies are therefore central to repeatable, clean results.

Material matters

Metal type, thickness, hardness and finish all affect what can be achieved. A design that works well in one material may need adjustment in another.

Furnells makes embossing dies

The workshop produces specialist embossing dies as well as finished embossed work, allowing tooling and production to sit within the same wider capability.

Have a real project in mind?

Send Furnells the item details, dimensions, quantity and any artwork you have. The workshop can advise on process, material and what is practical.

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