Colop Embossing Press

Posted by Cape Craft Team | July 9, 2009 .

Ever wanted to make your stationary just that bit more unique, or wanted to add some old-world flair to an invitation? An embossed seal (raised emblem) has always been a favourite method of mine, but to get embossed seals done for small runs like invitations has proven to be prohibitively expensive time after time.

Enter the Colop Embossing Press. This handy 2 in one (hand and table) unit brings the functionality of much more expensive processes to the office, home and school without having to pay a premium price. The press presents in three standard imprint sizes, two round selections at 41mm and 51mm in diameter, and one rectangular size measuring 25 x 50mm. The embossing masters (one positive, one negative in between which the medium to be embossed goes) can be retrofitted with new designs of the same shape and size if you choose to have more than one design. The unit itself is compact enough for hand-held use, but an optional table socket is available for use in longer press runs or embossing more sturdy material.

While, as mentioned, seals are a personal favourite, it is by no means the only medium to which the embossing press can be applied. Any material that is flexible enough to be distorted and then can keep this new shape can be used effectively. Aluminium foil, vinyl, paper of various thicknesses, thin plastic, parchment, grease paper, even thin (split-hide) leather … the list can probably go on, but you get the idea. Now that extra-special wedding invitation, your corporate stationary, your institution of learning’s academic diplomas and certificates (or any other application you can think of) can have that hallmark of quality and individuality that will set it apart from the ordinary.

This new little wonder has just arrived on South African shores, and Cape Craft Services has been appointed the first dealer in the Western Cape to carry this as part of their range. They have a long-standing relationship with Colop in South Africa, and have the technology and expertise to custom-make Embossing Press masters to client specifications. Any vector-based image, from the simple to the very intricate, can be used to produce your unique embossing design with which to personalise your stationary, or any other article that will withstand the embossing process. For more information visit their website on www.capecraft.co.za .