To ink an embosser impression, you typically use a separate inking tool designed for this purpose, centering it over the raised area and applying gentle pressure.
Embossing creates a raised seal or design on paper, but the impression itself is colorless. To make the design more visible or prominent, ink can be applied directly to the embossed area using a specialized inker after the impression has been made by the embosser device. This process highlights the raised details without adding color to the entire document.
Steps for Inking an Embosser Impression
Based on the reference, the process involves carefully positioning an inking tool over the existing embossed mark.
Here are the key steps:
- Center the Inker: Carefully position the inking tool directly over the embossed seal impression on the paper. Ensure it is centered precisely over the raised design.
- Apply Pressure: Press the inker down onto the impression. The reference states to "press and lift the inker off the impression." This transfers the ink from the inker onto the raised surface of the impression.
- Check Coverage: Examine the embossed area to see if the ink has been applied evenly and completely to the raised surface.
- Tamp if Needed: If the "ink coverage is incomplete," gently "tamp the inker over the impression." This means lightly tapping or dabbing the inker tool onto any areas of the impression that didn't receive enough ink.
This method is commonly used for notary seals, corporate seals, or decorative embossing where enhancing visibility is desired. The inker itself contains ink and is designed to only touch the highest points of the embossed design.
Applying ink this way differs from using an embosser that is itself fitted with an ink pad to create an inked and embossed impression simultaneously. The reference specifically describes applying ink after the impression is made using a separate tool.
