Low cost option for at home letterpress printing

Hello! I was wondering if people had suggestions for a lower-cost option for a Save the Date postcard letterpress paper? Something that would be durable enough to mail, but still soft enough to hold the impression. I am totally new to this and not a…Continue

Started by georgette klotz in Supplies and Sources 13 hours ago.

Paper stocks other than lettra 12 Replies

Hi.So I'm looking for a stock that is reasonably priced (not more than Lettra) that will take some impression, and that would be suitible for printing hand set as well as linocuts. OK, all of you won't have tried that last bit, but think larger…Continue

Tags: Linocut, Paper

Started by Wendy Emery in Supplies and Sources. Last reply by Josh Bonnenberg 16 hours ago.

trademark and copyrighted images to use on greeting cards 3 Replies

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting. I have a question about using images, lyrics, movie quotes, and other things that seem like they would be protected. It seems like a lot of people are doing this and I wasn't sure if it was legal. Does…Continue

Tags: items, retail, on, material, copyrighted

Started by Alisa Marrow in Business Matters. Last reply by Bunny Bear Press yesterday.

Policy envelopes 1 Reply

Hi ladies,Does anyone have a source for policy (open-ended) (http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/color/10-envelopes/2506.001/110.html) envelopes in a…Continue

Tags: policy, envelopes

Started by Samantha Urbanick in Supplies and Sources. Last reply by Annika Buxman yesterday.

Striped paper? 1 Reply

Hi everyone!I have a client who wants paper like the image I have attached. Any idea where to source something like this? Thanks!SamanthaHand Deliver PressContinue

Tags: paper

Started by Samantha Urbanick in Supplies and Sources. Last reply by Annika Buxman yesterday.

What is in a name? 5 Replies

Hey Ladies, My "new" press is on its way to my studio, and we're trying to name her. What have you named your press and what made you name her that? Continue

Tags: naming, names, c&p

Started by Christy Etheredge in Business Matters. Last reply by Marina yesterday.

Letterpress Coasters 8 Replies

I've been seeing a lot of printing on round, thick coasters lately. (wedding favors, business cards, ect.) Have any of you tried it? Where did you purchase the paper?Thanks!Continue

Tags: Paper, C&P, Coasters

Started by Christy Etheredge in Supplies and Sources. Last reply by Marina yesterday.

Storing pre-mixed ink

Hi Ladies (and gentlemen?)The time has come for me to be more efficient with my ink mixing. I've noticed that I use some colors more than others and I want to be able to mix up a large batch and store it somehow. What kind of container would you…Continue

Tags: containers, pre-mixed, efficient, mixing, storage

Started by Christy Etheredge in Supplies and Sources yesterday.

LoLP Scholarship Auction 2 Replies

It's time again for the Ladies of Letterpress Scholarship Auction! This will be our third, and will be held again during the conference, Type on the Cob. We're so pleased to have…Continue

Tags: scholarship, auction, Cob, the, Type

Started by Jessica C. White in Conference. Last reply by Jessica C. White on Monday.

Automatic counter 1 Reply

I'm on the hunt for an automatic counter that can edition prints. I know of one shop that has one, but still have no idea what the official name or brand is called in order to search more easily. There's a picture of one on this blog: …Continue

Tags: counter

Started by Samantha Urbanick in Supplies and Sources. Last reply by Heirloom Press on Sunday.