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To raise or emboss a large area, do you simply create a master that is the whole area not embossed? Or do you use a soft backing so the embossed area presses all the way through the sheet? Or do you need a two part master (front and back) to create a crisp embossed design?

Thanks sorm. How do you create the master relief "plates" for a letterpress? Are there any online videos of a letterpress operating?

Anyone here currently using a ProFold 1117 FM Friction Folder? Looking at one used on ebay - not sure if I should bid on it or hold out for a baum. How is the fold quality with the ProFold? How easy is it to setup compared to other folders? Is it reliable or does it require constant...

I don’t know anything about embossing -- is there a way to get into embossing on a small scale? I print short run announcement and holiday cards, 200-500 per run. Is there a way to emboss a raised ridge around the card without spending a fortune? What kind of equipment is available for...