If the client wants the plates, I send them along with the final order.  Otherwise I keep them on hand to print samples from as needed.

My simple trick is to take a picture of the form once you have the first side of the page locked in the press. That way you have an easy reference for where to place the furniture, so it all lines up. I hope that is helpful, Megan!Lindsay 🙂

Hi Catherine, hope one of these helps! Good luck :)* The gray Peace from Envelopper Ink is a beautiful light gray: http://www.envelopperinc.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ENVLPR&Product_Code=A7122* Nice light shades, and love this company – almost always ship the same…[Read more]

Have you tried Paper Source? I love their colors for paper and LOTS of other beautiful things too.http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/envelopes/A7.html

Neenah Paper has the Crane Lettra envelopes available quite a few Baronial sizes. neenahpaper.comI love printing with Lettra.  It’s 100% Cotton and super delicious paper.They aren’t cheap ($3- $5 for 10) but Paper Source has some nice ones.http://www.paper-source.com

Hey Catherine,I was just looking for something similar except in Dark Gray and all I could find was lighter Grays.Neenah Paper has some really great options.  Contact them for paper samples or you can order samples of the paper online.  They don’t send you the actual built envelope but you can at least get feel for the paper it comes in.Also, c…[Read more]

The best advice I can give you is to sign up for the Tradeshow bootcamp sessions” they are run by a NSS alum and all the speakers are NSS alum or buyers or media. You will lern so much it is worth the investment

Gary,From what i understand, there is no sizing in the lettra paper. As a result, ink can travel on the fibers. Crane’s Crest is a perfect match for color. It does have a watermark. Strathmore writing, color soft white is a good match also.

Thanks Armina,  I wish it was wood type but sadly it’s all metal and mostly very small.

I think Crane Lettra is quite popular for this.  Check with Legion Papers.  

Dear Sonja,here are some website that might helpful in identification of wood type:http://www.utexas.edu/cofa/rrk/specimens.phphttp://www.unicorngraphics.com/wood%20type%20museum.asphttp://www.woodentypefonts.com/Pages/page1.htmlhttp://www.letterpress.dwolske.com/kind regards,Arminahttp://typeandpress.formapparatus.com/

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

So how did it go? Did you get photos of your booth? Experiences and stories to share?

Shouldn’t print your logo since it’s considered commercial work or paid work. If it’s for a non-profit then absolutely negotiate an information line for printing.

I use 8oz paper cups and label the PMS color with a Sharpie. The ink stays good for a long time.

For wood type I suggest Rob Roy Kelly’s book on wood type. For metal type check out American Metal Typefaces

Take a picture of your unknown type and post it. You could sell your unwanted type on here.