Embossing: How to Create Stunning Custom Logos

Embossing is a decorative process that creates a raised design or pattern on surfaces like paper, leather, or metal. This technique involves pressing the material between two specialized dies—one with a raised pattern and the other with a matching recessed design. The pressure forms a three-dimensional impression, adding depth, texture, and visual appeal to the material.

At Konpoli, embossing is available as a customization option for handmade photo albums. Clients can personalize their album covers by embossing logos or text, adding a unique and elegant touch.

How Embossing Works at Konpoli

Before applying embossing, a metal cliché (printing plate) must be created. This cliché is used to press the design into the material without adding color. If you choose embossing, you have two options:

1. Standard Fonts

We offer standard fonts for embossing. A cliché is created based on the text you specify in your order form. The available fonts are:

• Arial Bold
• Gill Sans
• Gabriola
• Donna Bodoni

A one- or two-line cliché can be made with this option. However, it comes with certain limitations:

• All letters and numbers will be the same size. For instance, if you want the names of a bridal couple and their wedding date on the cover but prefer the names to be larger than the date, this option will not allow for such customization.
• On average, each character takes up about one centimeter. For example:
  • Names like “Anne Marieke & Johan Maurits” would result in an embossing approximately 25 cm wide.
  • On a 40 x 30 cm album, this size works well.
  • On a 30 x 30 cm album, it leaves only 5 cm (2.5 cm on each side).
  • On a smaller 15 x 15 cm album, this size would not be feasible.

2. Custom Embossing

You can supply your own design as an .eps file for complete flexibility in font choice, size, and line spacing.

• The embossing can be up to 10 cm wide by default. Larger sizes are available upon request.

How to Create a Custom Embossing Design

If you’d like to create your own embossing design, here’s how:

Using Adobe Illustrator

If you have Adobe Illustrator, creating a usable .eps file is straightforward:

1. Open Illustrator and create your design.
2. Save the file as an .eps (Encapsulated PostScript) file.

Using Inkscape

If you don’t have Illustrator, Inkscape is a free alternative:

1. Open Inkscape and create your text or design.
2. Select “Save As” and choose .eps format.
3. Ensure the following options are checked:
   • Convert text to paths
   • Rasterize SVG filter effects

Using Existing Logos

If your clients wish to use a logo from their wedding card or another source:

• Ask the graphic designer who created the logo for an .eps file.
• If the original designer cannot provide this file, you can supply a high-resolution image and the font used, and we’ll create an .eps file for you.

EPS File Creation Service

If you don’t have the tools or time to create an .eps file, we can do it for you!

• Provide a high-resolution image and details of the desired font.
• We’ll prepare the design as a print-ready .eps file.
• The cost for this service is €35.