"Images of Engraving" a beautifully produced book that explains the engraving and diestamping process, can be ordered here. (cost £12.50) The book is full of examples of what can be achieved by this unique printing process and is particularly useful for Designers and Print Buyers, as well as those just interested to own a very special book.
Blind Embossed Thistle |
Earl of March Coat of Arms Diestamped in four colours and die-cut |
Blind Embossed Monogram |
Royal & Ancient Gold Club Two colour diestamped |
Royal Coat of Arms Diestamped in gold |
Scottish Royal Coat of Arms Diestamped |
Celtic Image Blind embossed |
Embossed Cover Wedding Invitation Cover Blind Embossed |
Thank You Image Blind embossed detail |
Various Place Cards Diestamped |
Letterhead Blind embossing with flat printing |
Military Place Cards Diestamped |
Steel die - Hand Engraved Die for Haberdashers - sculptured die |
Haberdashers Coat of Arms Diestamped in gold |
Copper die for Nichola Wilks Engraved copperplate for compliment slip below printed result. |
Square wedding invitation Engraved and diestamped with gold ink in Classic Roman Caps onto coloured board (540gsm) |
Engraved Christmas Card Diestamped from three colour steel dies |
Menu cover Blind embossed thistle with monogram |
Owl Diestamped for gift card |
Large Royal Cypher Diestamped in gold |
Invitations for FCO Invitations engraved with Royal Coat of Arms - laid out to dry after diestamping |
Gordon Gourdie Gordon is our chief diestamper. Seen here printing engraved cards for the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office |
Colin behind Die Press Colin is about to mount the copper plate in a die box |
Gold inking of die The die is just about to be inked by the small roller. The die is then wiped clean and the ink forced out of the engraved lines onto the card |