Are they big and nice enough for a wedding suite? I will have to investigate. Other than that I am heading to a local custom box manufacture tomorrow I will be sure to let you know how it goes. Hope all is well and p.s. I love this site!

I get mine from Uline.com, source of everything packaging (who knew tape could be so interesting?)–I like the pinstrip Kraft ones. I have been looking for a recycled version, but haven’t had any luck finding them in bulk yet . . .

I have a little Kelsey 5×8 and I love it. Here are some photos from the day I brought it home – http://picasaweb.google.com/jessica.c.white/StudioAtTheVine#. I bought it at the Great Northern Printers Fair that happens every fall in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. I like seeing and handling things before buying them, so fairs like these are perfect for me -…[Read more]

Thanks, everyone, for all the great tips. The more research I do, the more excited I get! I’ll keep everyone posted on progress.Jessica

I agree with all that has been said. It sometimes feels like the market is saturated with letterpress printers right now. But I also feel as though there is never too much good art out there. So if you have your own style to put out there and you’re willing to put in a LOT of time and elbow grease, dive in!Maybe pick up a copy of Meg Mateo…[Read more]

I use UPS almost exclusively as well, for several reasons: you can insure the shipment for its full value, the tracking is 100x better that that available through USPS, and they’ll pick up. If cost isn’t an issue, I’m happy to ship things USPS, but, especially with very expensive stationery, the fact that it’s insured and trackable is worth the…[Read more]

I did a simple search for “C6 plastic bags” and found this.I also know this place: Packaging Specialty, you can contact them and ask.

Hi Jessica -The key to a successful business is first doing research. Do you have any shops like yours in the surrounding area? Will your shop be catering to a special niche? Price points? Do companies and consumers around you need a service you are providing? Know you won’t get rich anytime soon being a letterpress printer, long long hours doing…[Read more]

I second Bev–it’s key to research and ask questions, and the value of getting started, messing up, and learning from those experiences is impossible to exaggerate. You also have to keep going through the days you don’t want to continue, or are discouraged or fed up, since, cliche as it sounds, the rewards are worth it.

I like Uline.com, but I think they may stick to standard sizes too . . .

We are doing about the same amount of business as last year at this time- My boss has been a letterpress printer since she was 14 and owned her business for 17 years, so our client base is good. They are ordering less and our new customers are asking for discounts and that is new for us. But we do what we need to do to keep the presses running.…[Read more]