Embossed Business Cards

Embossed Business Cards can be produced on any of these great stocks:

Basic Papers

• 10 pt. Linen Uncoated
  Classic Woven Texture, Bright White
  
  
• 14 pt. Uncoated
  Bright White, Good for Writing
  
  
• 16 pt. Matte
  Smooth, Anti-Glare
  
  
• 16 pt High Gloss
  Shiny, Clear Coating

Standard Papers

• 18 pt. Silk Matte
  Matte Laminated, Durable, Sexy Feel
  
  
• 18 pt Brown Kraft
  Recycled, Uncoated, Darkens Colors
  
  
• 20 pt. Soft Touch
  Matte Laminated, Durable, Rubbery Feel
  
  
• 32 pt. Uncoated
  Thick, Bright White, Lightens Colors

Premium Papers

• Extra Thick Papers
• Double (32pt), Triple (48pt), & More
• Mix & Match Duplexing
• Coated or Uncoated
  
  
• Colored Papers
• Black, Blue, Gray, Red, + All Colors
• Any custom thickness
• Various uncoated textures
  
  
• Textured Papers
• Linen, Laid, Watercolor, & More
• Any Custom Thickness
• Various Shades of White
  
  
• Cotton Papers
• Various textures
• Thick but Soft
• Perfect for Letterpress
  
  
• Specialty Papers
• Metallic papers
• Holographic papers
• Seed papers
• Parchment / Vellum
• Pearlized papers
• Neon papers
• Many More!

Embossed Business Cards can be enhanced with any of these optional features:

Basic Finishes

• Rounded Corners
• Spot Gloss UV
• Folding

Standard Finishes

Everything in Basic, plus:

• Matte Lamination (Silk or Soft-Touch)
• Raised Spot UV
• Raised Foil (3 Colors)
• Hot Foil (Limited Colors)
• Edge Painting (Limited Colors)
• Layered Papers (Limited Colors)

Premium Finishes

Everything in Standard, plus:

• Hot Foil (All Colors)
• Die Cutting
• Laser Cutting
• Letterpress Printing
• Spot Color Printing
• Raised Ink (Thermography)
• Paper Duplexing
• Embossing / Debossing
• Edge Painting (All Colors)
• Edge Foiling

Embossed Business Cards typically require:

• PREMIUM Turnaround Time (See chart below)

Turnaround depends on the paper & features selected for your project.

Not sure which category your order falls in to? Feel free to contact our support team.

 * These are Averages based on our previous 12 months of orders.

By policy, we DO NOT GUARANTEE TURNAROUND TIMES - there are simply too many factors outside of our control.

Please note, Ship Time is in addition to Production Time.

If you do have a HARD DEADLINE, please reach out to our customer support before placing your order to confirm feasibility. 

For orders over $250, we offer Temporary Prints to help bridge longer wait times. These are basic 16 pt full color prints that can ship out in 2-3 days.

Visit our archive of Blank Starter Templates

What are embossed business cards?

Business cards with an embossed design look professional because the design is raised above the card's surface. These cards have something called "raised print" on them, which makes them stand out in a stack of other business cards. You can add your company logo, contact information, job title, or anything else you want to your embossed business cards.

In the process of embossing, one die block is pressed into the paper over and over again until a pattern or design is made. Depending on the type of paper you use (uncoated, soft-touch suede, or silk), you can get different levels of detail and accuracy.

What is blind embossing?

Blind embossing gives materials texture and character. It involves pressing a design onto material without ink. Metal dies are used. This creates a raised or sunken 3D surface that feels different to the touch.

Medieval Europe handcrafted blind embossing. Modern machinery makes mass-produced blind embossing cheaper. Book covers and business cards are typically embellished using this style. Blind embossing can also be used on leather wallets and handbags and wood or clay sculptures to create detailed patterns that stand out from different perspectives.

Can you do foil and embossing on the same card?

Yes, both foiling and embossing can be done on the same card. Foiling and embossing are two different ways to print that can be used to make cards for any occasion.

Foil is a thin layer of metal that is printed on paper or cardstock to make a shiny metallic finish. It adds a lot more detail to your cards and makes them look more interesting and professional.

Embossing, on the other hand, involves pressing a part of your design into the paper with a carved plate or die. This makes one part of the surface stand out because it is higher than other parts.

When you use foil and embossing together, you can combine different ways to print on one piece to make unique textures and designs. The combination can be striking; it gives depth to a single image and looks great on invitations or business branding materials like business cards or letterhead stationery sets.

How do I emboss business cards?

Choose a paper type and weight that matches your design before embossing business cards. An embosser plate with raised graphics or lettering will be pressed into or onto the card. Before embossing, you will need to order one from a specialized supplier.

When you're ready, place the printed stationery on top of your work space. Place a copy of your artwork with the ink up on top. Use repositionable adhesive strips to secure the parts during embossing.


Next, gently set your plate on the artwork and press hard for 8 seconds till you're satisfied. Acetone can remove excess glue around embossed parts. After that, cut and fold the pieces.

What papers are best for embossed business cards?

For embossing, cotton and other papers that don't have a coating work best. When we emboss on thinner cards, like 16pt, the debossed side shows through. Choose a thicker or double-sided card if you don't want it to show on the other side.

So, we'll emboss one of the cards and then glue a second card to the back to make that side flat.

Even though we can emboss silk or soft-touch coated cards, the impression doesn't show up as well as when we use uncoated cards.