Tip printing embossed surfaces

Abstract

Methods are provided for manufacturing sheet-form products which carry an embossed texture and a printed pattern in register with the embossed texture. One method includes (a) providing a sheet-form substrate having a surface; (b) providing an embossing medium carrying an embossed pattern defining raised portions and recessed portions; (c) applying an ink to the raised portions of the embossed pattern; (d) transferring the ink from the embossing medium to the surface of the substrate, and (e) applying pressure to the embossing medium and substrate to impart the inverse of the embossed pattern to the surface of the substrate to form the sheet-form product. Sheet-form products are also provided.

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