Blind Stamp

Blind stamp referred less to the used tool, but rather the embossed with stamps, but not with color marked characters (symbols, ornaments, writing) on certain soft materials. The term is only needed where the attachment way be seen as an alternative to gold or color stamp, so almost exclusively in paper, ceramics and leather, not for metals ( to see hallmark or silver temple ) and possibly, but rarely used for wood.

On paper and cardboard

High quality prints are occasionally fitted as standard with blind stamps, such as coat of arms on business cards or logos on letterheads. Individual books and single sheets, such as documents or graphics artist will liked by blind temples in order to identify it as a specific property when the optical impression should not be disturbed. Museums and graphic collectors do so. Also printmaking is marked from the bequests of artists from the executor and the die subsequently destroyed to make unauthorized reprints recognizable. Photographers have occasionally stamped their names on blind deductions or cardboard carriers. Also, publishers and manufacturers of graphics quality mark boxes on their products with blind stamp for the guarantee of origin. The difference with the watermark is to be observed.

On ceramic

Maker's mark, trade-marks, model and serial numbers often refer to the bottom of porcelain or other ceramics manufacturer. They were pressed before burning in the surface of the material more flexible.

On leather

Even with the decorative finish of parchment and leather surfaces, the technique of blind stamping was applied, especially for book covers the early modern period. This high degree of overlap, the terms blind stamping and blind embossing: Blind stamping is called rather the juxtaposition of ornament shapes with small stamps or hallmarks, blind embossing or blind printing is more likely in such a cover decorations use, which are printed by a single press floor. The difference with the leather sectional technique is observed. Is on paper and ceramics, the alternative to blind- color stamp, is also often used in leather bindings with gold leaf, which combines with the leather surface only in the depressions of the relief.