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| Sales of address embossers, monogram embossers, | | | | different surfaces — a deeper engraving for |
| library seals and other personalized embossers have | | | | thicker paper and lighter engraving for thinner materials, |
| skyrocketed in the past few years as monogramming | | | | such as napkins. In order to get the best embosser for |
| and personalizing has become more popular. And as | | | | your needs it is important that you are specific with the |
| the demand has increased so have the number of | | | | company you are ordering from — otherwise |
| options for those planning weddings or simply looking | | | | you will receive the embosser and then find out it |
| to add a personal touch to greeting cards. | | | | doesn’t work for what you want to emboss. |
| Understanding those options and determining what | | | | See What the Embossed Image Will Look Like |
| your needs are will make selecting the right | | | | It is good to get an idea of what your embossed |
| personalized embosser easy. Below are five tips that | | | | image will look like; this presents a unique challenge |
| will ensure the personalized embosser you purchase | | | | since black and white text sometimes looks different |
| will be the right one: | | | | when it is turned into an embossed image. See if the |
| Understand the Look You Want to Achieve | | | | company you are working with can provide samples |
| Many customers think that using an embosser will | | | | of embossers being used in a wide variety of |
| create the same look as having something | | | | applications and if they have close up shots of an |
| professionally printed or embossed; this is not the case. | | | | embossed impression to give you a general idea of |
| The look produced will be different and knowing how | | | | how your embossed image will appear. A company |
| you want to finished product to appear will help you | | | | can also make you a proof so you can see the |
| determine which method to go with. The main benefit | | | | layout of your embossed information. It is important |
| of purchasing an embosser is that it saves you money | | | | that you proofread the proof because you are |
| — you will have to do some of the work (like | | | | responsible for making sure that the information you |
| embossing each of the envelope flaps by hand) but | | | | provide is correct. Most companies will inform you if |
| you can make as many as you want and use the | | | | you have too many lines of text but seeing a proof will |
| embosser for years to come. | | | | let you double check to make sure everything you |
| Determine What You Will Be Embossing | | | | provided fits. |
| There are many applications for specialty embossers | | | | Go with a Manufacturer — They Have Faster |
| and knowing what you will be embossing will help you | | | | Turnaround Times and Are Usually Less Expensive |
| choose the type of embosser that will work best for | | | | When it comes to selecting a company to purchase |
| you. Commonly embossed items are: standard paper, | | | | your personalized embosser from you can choose to |
| envelope flaps (lined or unlined), napkins (through all 4 | | | | work with a specialty shop who resells embossers or |
| folded layers), light-weight cardstock, and thick | | | | work directly with an embosser manufacturer. Going |
| cardstock. | | | | directly to the manufacturer gives you more choices |
| Communicate Your Embosser Needs to the Company | | | | when it comes to type face and layout. Price-wise a |
| You Are Purchasing From | | | | manufacturer will save you money because the cost |
| There are several types of embossers available and | | | | isn’t being marked up by the specialty shop that |
| each has its benefits and limitations. When ordering | | | | needs to make their profit on top of the original cost of |
| make sure to provide information about what your | | | | the embosser. Also, a manufacturer will be able to |
| main use will be and find out from the company you | | | | provide the embosser to you faster because they can |
| are working with what their embossers will and | | | | send the embosser directly to you and cut out the |
| won’t do. This will save you a lot of time and | | | | time spend sending it to the middleman. |
| frustration. For instance, a handheld embosser is a | | | | No matter which you decide, keep in mind, you can |
| good choice if you want something that is smaller, for | | | | choose to work with a company through their website, |
| easier storage, and lightweight, for portability. But a | | | | at a brick-and-mortar store location or over the phone. |
| handheld embosser is not ideal for embossing thick | | | | Choose whichever method works best for you but |
| cardstock because you won’t be able to exert | | | | keep in mind placing an order online or working with a |
| the pressure needed to make the impression clear. | | | | representative over the phone will save you the travel |
| Another example is purchasing a seal to emboss | | | | time to and fro the store. |
| standard 20 lb. to 24 lb. paper and then embossing | | | | When purchasing a personalized embosser it is |
| napkins with it — the embossing seal is likely to | | | | important to remember that it is a customized product |
| produce small holes or tears in a paper napkin. | | | | so getting a full refund if you are unsatisfied may not |
| From a manufacturing perspective the engraving depth | | | | be an option. |