Embossing utilizes a metal die and counter along with heat and pressure to reshape the surface of paper. The result is a three-dimensional image that creates a sense of depth and contrast. The process can be used with foil, ink, or "blind," which is embossing without foil or ink. Blind embossing is elegant in its simplicity. Emboss styles include single, multi-level, beveled, and sculptured. Debossing (lowering) an image in the surface of the paper is another method used to achieve attractive visual effects.