AtomWords Insights:
A die-cut is a physical finishing technique where sharp steel blades slice precise shapes, windows, or intricate patterns directly out of paper or cardstock.
Leverage the reveal. The true magic of a die-cut is the interplay between physical layers. Always specify a contrasting secondary material—like a raw linen sheet or a metallic foil block—to peek through the cut-out shape.
- Emphasize depth: Use soft, raking side light in your prompt to cast subtle shadows inside the sliced edges, making the physical dimension legible.
- Avoid wispy lines: Intricate, hair-thin silhouettes often lose their clean physical reality in rendering. Stick to bold, geometric, or solid organic shapes.
Full Prompts:
A heavy white paper book cover featuring a bold die-cut geometric letterform "A", revealing a contrasting raw ochre linen texture on the page underneath, casting a subtle physical shadow inside the cut-out edge, minimalist graphic design, soft raking side light --ar 3:4 --style raw --s 50 --preview
Model: Midjourney · v8.2
