die-cut
Pressed into shape
Die-cut describes something that has been cut into a specific shape using a metal die or blade, rather than by hand or with scissors.
The technique is common in printing and packaging, where paper, cardboard, or other materials are stamped into precise shapes like labels, boxes, or decorative elements.
As a verb, to die-cut is to produce such shapes: The invitations were die-cut into the shape of butterflies.
Die-cutting allows for intricate designs and consistent mass production.
Industrial product creation
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
- printingReproducing text mechanically
converting · production · corrugated · cardboard · vinyl · foam · rubber · adhesive
Filled-in outline shape
- contourBounding line of shape
- outlineSummary of key elements
- profileSide-facing outline
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
stencil · template · punch · decal · motif · emblem · ornament · figurine
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- papercraftMaking things from paper
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
- cutoutsRemoved sections, often decorative
album · decoupage · bookbinding · collage · handmade · decorations · motifs · stationery
Willingness to accept difference
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- CNCAutomated machining via code
- laserConcentrated light device
- machiningSubtractive metalworking process
calibration · micrometer · specification · dimensional · gauge · engineering · sharpness · registration
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
printing · converting · production · corrugated · cardboard · vinyl · foam · rubber · adhesive · rotary
silhouette
Filled-in outline shape
pattern · stencil · template · punch · decal · motif · emblem · ornament · figurine · letters
scrapbooking
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- papercraftMaking things from paper
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
cutouts · album · decoupage · bookbinding · collage · handmade · decorations · motifs · stationery · creativity
tolerance
Willingness to accept difference
machining · calibration · micrometer · specification · dimensional · gauge · engineering · sharpness · registration · alignment
- paper craftsorigami, paper folding, kirigami, quilling, paper quilling
- embossing techniquesraised, relief, deboss, letterpress, dimensional
- marking techniquesstamped, embossed, engraved, branded, etched
- printing termsinkjet, print, laser printing, press, toner
- stamp featuresillustration, engraving, typography, border, frame