An emblem (20, 20a, 20b) with encapsulated embossed 3-D graphics is
provided by a substrate (22) having a first side (24) and an opposite
second side (26), an ink pattern (28) printed on the second side and
providing embossed 3-D graphics, and a transparent layer (30) molded on
the first side and through which the graphics are viewable. The substrate
is softer than the ink pattern and deforms therearound during molding of
the transparent layer, to provide differing depths. A mold (36, 38) has a
smooth nonembossed surface (42) engaging the second side of the substrate
without a 3-D mold-insert.
