Transferring an impression from a die by the application of heat and pressure; commonly used to decorate cases Usually done with the addition of a foil which is transferred from a carrier membrane to a case to top
A technique of using hand-made or commercial metal stamps to make impressions on damp leather, lends itself to simple primitive designs and allover geometric patterns The skill lies in the exact alignment of the impressions and the use of a constant striking force
A feature created by embossing sheet metal The different stampings available are: point, extruded hole, curve, surface, bridge, louver and stiffening rib
- The mechanical production (since c 1820) of ready-made parts in quantity, complete with their decoration, by the use of hard steel dies cut in reverse to the required pattern Stamped borders, strapwork, etc , used from the 16th century, were hand-hammered from the back, also using hand-cut dies
Process of pressing with a powerful die a metal blank into a predetermined shape (or pattern) The metal used must be ductile (malleable) enough to bend into shape without breaking
A manufacturing process in which a pattern e g , rings, earrings, pendants etc are pressed from sheet material The operation is performed by punching a shaped tool or die through a piece of sheet using a hydraulic or hand operated presses