Exposé of Repoussé for the Beginning Blacksmith Author: Robert M. Heath Repoussé or embossing is “to ornament with raised work or to raise in relief from a surface.” This presentation is to convey the most elementary and easiest technique to accomplish repoussé. There are basically three types of “Relief”: 1. There is “low relief”, also called bas-relief, 2. “half relief” where half of the figure stands out from the background, and 3. “high relief” in which the figures almost stand out from the background in the round. This text can be enjoyed for learning and practicing the basics of repoussé.