Patent ID: 6063444
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B44C

Abstract:
A process for forming a bas-relief on a surface comprising:determining a general configuration for a bas-relief wherein the bas-relief has a two-dimensional component defining a pattern having an outline and a three-dimensional component super-imposed upon the pattern to provide depth;forming a stencil of the pattern;making a negative of the bas-relief incorporating the three-dimensional aspect thereof, laying the stencil against the surface to receive the bas-relief;wiping a hardenable material over the stencil, wherein the hardenable material is initially flowable and adheres to the surface;removing the stencil to leave the outline of the bas-relief pattern on the surface;pressing the three-dimensional negative against the bas-relief pattern on the surface to incorporate the three-dimensional characteristics of the bas-relief into the bas-relief pattern by embossment; andallowing the resulting bas-relief pattern having the three-dimensional characteristics to harden.