Friday, August 3, 2018

Embossing + Calligraphy = flashy Victorian trade card

circled bust of brunette girl in blue shirt with rose bouquet below
Rose child












Embossing made some Lion Coffee cards special. Adding interest, the fancy calligraphy on the backs of their colorful cards became legendary.

fancy calligraphy in blue over tan creases from embossing

The Graphic Designer's Guide to Embossing is an excellent introduction to the craft, which is also discussed on Wikipedia.

excerpt of 4 images of embossing examples  The Paper has crafting tips and directions for your hand embossing activities with some handy references.
 
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