What is Letterpress?
Letterpress is a traditional method of relief printing, dating right back to the 15th Century. It involves covering raised images and type in ink, and pressing them into paper to create an indented print. While this method of printing is rarely a first choice for high volume commercial printing, it is experiencing a recent revival for low quantity artisanal projects, requiring an element of craft. We have used this technique most recently on Invitations, reflecting the individuals unique and personal style.
If you have a project that is not about quantity, but more about heritage, Letterpress printing is the only historically accurate way to achieve this. You will obtain the same type of print that people used to have long before digital or offset printing.
There is definitely something unique about the letterpress and we are proud to have it in our arsenal of printing techniques!
What is Thermography?
Thermography is a luxury process that experienced a high point in the 1960’s and 1970’s for premium invitations and stationery. It is a two part process involving litho printing followed by the addition of a thermographic powder to the wet ink immediately as it comes off the press. The sheets are passed under a heater causing the powder to melt and rise and then under a cold air blower to solidify. Using a clear powder means it can create a raised text or image in any pantone colour to suit your branding.
