die cut
Machine-punched from sheets
Die cut describes something cut into a specific shape using a metal die—a sharp-edged template that stamps through material like a cookie cutter through dough.
The technique produces precise, repeatable shapes in paper, cardboard, fabric, or thin metal: die-cut stickers, die-cut business cards with rounded corners.
As a verb, to die cut is to produce such shapes.
The process allows mass production of intricate designs that would be impractical to cut by hand.
- punchStrike with fist
- stencilCutout pattern for painting
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- cardstockRigid paper material
press · shape · stamp · paper · craft · vinyl · label · packaging · pressure sensitive · precision · outline · contour · machine · perforation · decal · window decal · silhouette · emboss
- Book Coversbook cover, cover art, cover design, cover image, dust jacket
- cutting techniquesslice, dice, mince, julienne, cube
- embossing techniquesraised, relief, deboss, letterpress, dimensional
- printingprinting press, letterpress, printing, lithographers, offset printing
- business cardsbusiness card, contact card, name, phone number, email
- imprintsfingerprint, footprint, handprint, paw print, impression
die cuthandmade
Created manually, not mechanically
handcrafted · artisanal · bespoke · one-of-a-kind · cottage industry