Ever wondered how we make all the weird and wonderful cut out shapes you see in pop-up books or cards, leaflets and packaging...?
This process is called 'Die Cutting' and is used to shape or score paper or cardboard.
Die cut shapes are called “blanks”. The shapes are cut out using specially shaped blade(s) which are bent into the desired shape and set into a strong backing, usually plywood. These are known as a die or cutting forme. The picture above is one we made earlier...
The die cutting forme is then placed into a machine and the material is placed into position whilst the die is pressed onto it. Very much like cutting cookies out of dough! Once mounted in the press the cutting forme will cut and crease the paper instead of printing on it. Usually the sheets are printed first and then forme cut in a separate operation.
We can produce just about any shape you want using this process. Each 'blank' will be exactly the same shape and size. Producing a die cutting form is relatively quick, cost effective and gives you great design flexibility.
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