Lincrusta is a heavily moulded wall covering made of linseed oil and fillers fused onto a backing paper or fabric before the raised pattern is added by an engraved steel roller. It was often used to simulate wood panelling as well as stonework, tiles, wrought iron and even fabrics. Some Lincrustas are sold ready-coloured, while others are plain, ready for hanging and finishing.
Anaglypta is made by bonding wood pulp (or high quality cotton fibres in Supaglypta) in a sort of papier-mache, which is then passed between embossing rollers. It is very durable - highly resistant to cracking - and looks a little like decorative plasterwork. It is available in low - or high-relief patterns, but the very deep reliefs are made from vinyl (Vinaglypta) either as solid forms or heated in ovens, which 'blows' or expands the plastic and embosses it.
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