Sometimes we see certain surfaces with designs, drawings and volumes but we don't know what to actually name them. Well, perhaps all of them carry the name embossing technique. Yes, it is an artisan technique that works with different types of materials to achieve a very special and embossed effect.
Therefore, it does not hurt to know a little more about it, about those materials, what it consists of and much more. Since you may be interested in knowing a little more about this world of crafts to start delving deeper into it. Perhaps this way you can start decorating your home with the most original ideas like the one that follows. We get to work!
What does embossed mean
We have already mentioned that it is an artisanal technique. In her certain surfaces are embossed. What are the most common? Well, both aluminum and tin, gold, silver and brass. But it is true that the materials are always on the increase, since this is how the most incredible pieces are achieved and it is not surprising that a technique like this can also be used in leather. It is something that comes from Muslim times and since it is leather, it is necessary to work on both sides of it to achieve a better result.
There is also much talk about embossed in drawing and it is that it is about making a design with a certain sunk. That is to say, a part that is more sunken but another stands out in the form of relief. So with examples like this you can get an ideal decoration for different places in the home.
How to make a good embossing
You can cut a thin sheet of metal (aluminum) and you have the surface to start. You also need to have a traced design on onion paper. We will place this on the sheet and with an orange stick, we will go over all the lines so that said design remains well fixed on our sheet.
Then we will do the opposite, that is, through the back area of the sheet we will pass the orange stick again with the purpose of tracing the silhouette or drawing. As you mark the lines, you will notice how the relief is more than evident. Of course, in addition to the border lines, you can also add more specific details. For example, if we are talking about a drawing of flower leaves, we are not only going to outline them, but we will draw the small lines that usually run through a leaf as we know it.
The more details you put into the design, the more you mark the interiors of each leaf, each flower, etc., the more you will see how the result will surprise you. Then, you can cut out the figure that you have made and of course, decorate with it different surfaces of your home. Both can be books and decorative boxes. Don't you think it's a good idea?
How to decorate your home with embossing
It is true that this technique can be present in an endless number of objects but also furniture. So we always advise that it be a room with simple decoration where you integrate this idea. Because otherwise, it may be that you recharge the environment too much. You can place embossing on the headboard of the room but then, try to keep the rest of the furniture or details as simple and without great decorations.
It is true that it is an idea that you can combine whenever and wherever you want, but that only will stand out in a type of decoration with vintage cuts and as we say, always simple. Try to limit the details or furniture that are embossed in the same room. Because we want to give prominence but one by one.