Die cutting is similar to rouletting in that the paper between stamp designs is cut by dies. It differs from rouletting in that rouletting leaves gaps between the cuts where the stamps are still attached to each other.
Die Cut Gauge - 1.) a number that equals the total quantity of serpentine peaks (or valleys) within the space of 20 mm on die cut stamps. 2.) a tool that measures the total quantity of serpentine peaks (or valleys) within the space of 20 mm on ...
Die Cut: A form of separation usually employed on self-adhesive stamps.
Die Cut Stamps
Currently, die-cut stamps are predominantly associated with self-adhesive stamps. This is a machine-cutting process that allows a stamp to be cut to any shape, without cutting through the backing paper.
a die cut 10½
b pane of five, four #3051 and one #3051a
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$15 Greater Scaup (water-activated) ...
IDC: Interrupted Die Cut
Ideal Stamp: British Post Office contest held in conjunction with the Jubilee International Stamp exhibition in 1912, but winning design was not accepted by post office.
Die cut Any paper object cut by the publisher into a shape other than a rectangle, such as the shape of an angel, Santa or animal.
Die cut, Emboss and Scores: These effects work well with most Letterpress paper. Images to be embossed or die cut should be called out in a different color layer (typically magenta). Scores should be indicated with a cyan line.
Assuming the stamps have been used and soaked off the paper, take a look at the perforations. When water-activated stamps are separated the perforations do not break perfectly evenly. Most self-adhesive stamps are die cut so all the perforations will ...
places elsewhere in these pages, Dickson's has published a promotional book based on the images created to illustrate this alphabet. They provide specialized high-quality printing, with capabilities that include engraving, foil stamping, die cutting, ...
 See also: Stamp, Die, Adhesive, Self-adhesive, Used
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