Where do you get you coaster stock (besides Katz America), and what thickness do you prefer?

I HATE the heavy weight Katz..  have not tried the medium weight yet, but plan on it.

Other people have recommended Neena’s blotter paper (you will have to cut it down and die-cut it) I’ve heard it’s beautiful, but much more labor intensive and expensive.  I have not tried it yet, but am thinking about it…

I guess you get what you pay for.

Thanks Shayna! I definitely hate the medium weight Katz. It’s just so flat, and hard to get a good impression without cracking in my experience.

I think I’m going to try die-cutting. Have you done this before?

Thanks again!

Oops, never mind Shayna. Just found the info on die-cutting on this very fine website. Here it is if you’re interested too: http://ladiesofletterpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/die-cutting-on-a-platen-press

I have only done die cutting once and it was a very long time ago… You will need to get a die made.   I was recommended this place: appledie.com

There’s probably some toturials online.  Do you work on a C and P ?

Yup, C & P 10 x 15. I found the tutorial on here extremely helpful. Thanks so much for the recommendation for where to get a die. I definitely keep hearing good things about them.

I know it’ll be more expensive (and time-consuming) than buying pre-cut coaster stock, but I feel good about the product I’ll be able to create if I go this route. Cross your fingers.

Let me know how it turns out!

Will do!

Thanks for the step-by-step how to. I’ve had a couple of opportunities to die cut but have been a bit nervous. Basically know how, but your photos gave me a kick in the butt. Aren’t C&Ps great presses! Print beautifully, emboss/de-boss, die cut, score, perforate, number. I love ’em. I have a 10×15 and an 8×12.

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