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Custom Dies for Leather Debossing

Magnesium Dies for Leather Stamping and Debossing

OWOSSO offers a variety of magnesium dies to be used for foil stamping, debossing, custom applications, and more. When used correctly, magnesium can provide substantial savings for you and your customers.

OWOSSO is able to offer same day production for magnesium dies provided the order is received by our 10am EST cut-off time. For all leather debossing, use 11 point, 1/4″ or 3/8″ magnesium dies.

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Magnesium Die & Plate Storage

Thoroughly clean your magnesium die—most soaps or detergents can be safely used on the die. Be sure all chemicals are removed from the die. Then carefully coat the die with a light oil—a nonstick cooking spray works. Once the die is completely dry, tightly wrap the magnesium plate or die in plastic wrap or a resealable bag. The priority is to remove or reduce oxygen from the die, as oxygen contains moisture which will start the oxidizing process.


Leather Foil Stamping

Foil stamping can be achieved with a custom OWOSSO die. The foil stamping process, also known as hot foil stamping, is similar to debossing. Metal dies, heat, and pressure are all used. While leather debossing makes an indentation into the leather, foil stamping uses heat to transfer a thin layer of metallic foil onto the product. Foil stamping works for both leather goods and paper products.