Printing Methods

Choosing a printing method is an important factor in the overall design of your pieces. We will talk through these options and determine which one would be the best fit for your budget and look and feel. In the meantime, here is some information about each one below.

Digital or Flat Printing

Digital printing is the common and cost effective option. This is the perfect way to print images and watercolor because it can easily use full color. We also offer white ink digital printing. White ink is a beautiful way to make a message pop on colored paper.

Letterpress Printing

Letterpress is a beautiful traditional method of printing. It is created by using a plate this is inked and pressed into the paper leaving a pillowy impression. Letterpress works best on cotton paper. The thicker the paper is, the deeper the impression will be. Each different color of ink needs a different “pass” onto the paper. Each pass will need a different plate and will add to the cost.

We love to mix letterpress with other printing methods for a more full design. A press with no ink is called a “blind letterpress.” This is a great way to add subtle details and texture to your invitation.

Foil Printing

There are several ways we could add foil to your invitation. The most cost effective is foil printing, it’s flat like digital printing but adds a nice shine.

Foil stamping uses the same method as letterpress but instead of applying an ink color, it presses foil into the paper. We can use any color of foil imaginable, think blues, greens even white! The most popular colors used are gold, rose gold and copper.

Engraving

Engraving is the most traditional and expensive printing process. The design is transferred onto a copper plate and pushed into the back on the paper, leaving a raised texture on top of the invitation. Gold and metallic inks can also be used with engraving.