Printing Methods
Digital printing, letterpress printing, foil stamping, foil embossing, blind embossing and debossing and engraving/intaglio. Am I missing anything? All of our printing is done in-house, which has provided our staff of artisans with insight that few others have. We know what works well together, and what doesn’t, and we always have a suggestion handy to make sure you get exactly the look you want. Additional information about each printing process can be found on this page. Each printing process also has a page of its own that provides even more detailed information!
All of our pricing is provided to you in a detailed estimate, which will be based on the details discussed during your Complimentary Consultation. If you haven’t set up your Consultation yet, you can CLICK HERE to do so. The most economical printing process is flat printing, which also allows you to print all of the colors in a design simultaneously. Letterpress printing, foil stamping and blind stamping (debossing) are priced higher than flat printing at around the same rate. Each color must be printed separately. Engraving and blind embossing are priced higher than those three, and each color must be printed separately.
This is an excellent question. The simple answer is no. However, it does get a bit more complicated than that. We want to make sure that your invitation suite’s style is cohesive, so the goal is to make sure all of the colors coordinate, even if the printing processes are mixed.
Absolutely! We can print your return address with any of our print processes, and flat print your guest addresses in a matching color. We can even print your guest addresses in white on dark colored envelopes. Our ability to produce everything in-house allows us the freedom and ability to make sure your invitations are addressed beautifully no matter how complicated it gets.
Most processes can be combined, and there are even unique effects we can create by combining certain processes. Most companies do not do all of the different processes they offer in-house. This means that there can be conflicts with color, precise placement and even more other subtle details. Not to mention the time and additional stock that is always lost when a piece needs to be shipped between multiple different vendors. We know exactly how each process interacts with every other process, and we don’t lose any time in shipping.
We do all of our work in-house, and we are always up for a new challenge. Let us know what you have in mind and we will use our resources to figure out how to achieve your vision.
Book Your Complimentary Consultation to get started on your journey with your Design Concierge. Our staff is composed of artisans and designers who have been in the printing industry for generations. We don’t just speak printing. We live it. The representatives you speak to are not just customer service reps. They have worked side-by-side with our artisans, their tools and our machines, learning about our techniques and capabilities, and are generally knowledgeable about all facets of production. Think of them as translators between you and our artisans.
Flat printing, unlike our other print processes, prints all of the colors in a design at the same time. It is the process we use whenever we print photos, floral artwork, greenery and multi-color images. It can also be printed in a single color, including in white, which is an excellent way to print on dark colored stock.
Letterpress printing is a traditional printing method that involved printing one color at a time. A metal die is coated with ink and pressed deep into the paper, which creates the signature impression into the paper that defines letterpress printing. It creates a unique tactile experience filled with old world charm.
Foil stamping is the process of pressing a metallic color into a material, one color at a time. It also leaves a tactile impression, similar but not as pronounced as letterpress. This is the absolute best way to guarantee genuinely metallic printing, as opposed to the faux foil that many companies offer.
Foil pressing on acrylic is similar to foil stamping on paper stock in some ways, but it is fundamentally different in others. There is a reason why we can do it and nobody else can. Each sheet of acrylic is foil-pressed one at a time using our proprietary stamping system, guaranteeing each piece is perfect.
Engraving is the most traditional of all the print processes we offer. It produces an extremely sharp and pronounced raised image, perfect for fine detailed artwork. Engraving can be done in matte inks, as well as metallic inks. There is nothing that says tradition like engraving.
Blind stamping is when an image is printed without any color, which creates a subtle and tactile effect. Blind stamping can be broken down into two categories: Embossing and Debossing. Debossing presses into the paper, similar to letterpress, and embossing creates a raised image, similar to engraving.
