Non-Apertured Media Embossing Template
A non-apertured media embossing template ( 24 ) is formed from a non-apertured die ( 20 ). Media embossing template ( 24 ) has a raised perimeter ( 32 ) and a recessed embosser ( 34 ). The raised perimeter ( 32 ) is a two-dimensional embossing perimeter integrally formed with a face of non-apertured die ( 20 ). Raised perimeter ( 32 ) can be used to emboss and/or cut a media ( 26 ), based upon the amount of force ( 28 ) applied to press media ( 26 ) onto non-apertured die ( 20 ). Recessed embosser ( 34 ) has an embossing pattern that can be used to further emboss media ( 26 ), providing either a uniform pattern for embossment on media ( 26 ), or further detail associated with raised perimeter ( 32 ).
1 . A dry media embossing template comprising:
a non-apertured die having a face configured to emboss a media, and comprising a raised perimeter and a recessed embosser;
wherein said raised perimeter and said recessed embosser are both configured to emboss said media.
2 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said raised perimeter comprises a two-dimensional embossing perimeter formed integrally with said non-apertured die, said two-dimensional embossing perimeter extending from said face.
3 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said raised perimeter further comprises a die cut blade.
4 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said raised perimeter is etched into said non-apertured die.
5 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said recessed embosser comprises an embossing pattern.
6 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 5 wherein said embossing pattern is enclosed within said raised perimeter.
7 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said recessed embosser comprises a uniform embossing pattern.
8 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 7 wherein said embossing pattern is etched into said non-apertured die.
9 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said non-apertured die is formed from an etched material.
10 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 9 wherein said non-apertured die is formed from metal.
11 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one of said raised perimeter or said recessed embosser is formed by machining said face.
12 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 11 wherein the remaining of said raised perimeter or said recessed embosser is formed by etching said face.
13 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
said non-apertured die further comprises:
a media release enclosed within an area enclosed by said raised perimeter;
wherein said media release extends through said non-apertured die.
14 . A dry media embossing template comprising:
a non-apertured die having a face configured to emboss a media; wherein:
said face comprises a raised perimeter and a recessed embosser;
said raised perimeter further comprises a two-dimensional embossing perimeter formed integrally with said non-apertured die, said two-dimensional embossing perimeter extending from said first surface; and
said recessed embosser comprising an embossing pattern having an outside perimeter of said raised embosser.
15 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 14 said raised perimeter comprises a die cut blade.