Hi Ladies.  Since my reply above, I bought a Poco Proof press, and I have to say, its a bit like these machines that say they letterpress… or even emboss.  If you have ever looked at Sizzix, Cuttlebug or Quickutz embossing folders for the at home crafters, the machines they use to press the paper (I think) is a lot like the Poco.  I have actually thought about buying an embossing folder and trying it on my poco (has anyone tried this?).  From what I understand, you put a paper inside a folder and put it through a machine which presses the folder flat and thereby embosses (or debosses?) the whole 5×7 paper… you would use it as a background paper for a greeting card or scrapbook.  I dont think anybody would mistake it for letterpress.  I’m just a hobbyist and I make cards for friends and family.  I’m not putting anyone out of business.  These types of machines did lead me to letterpress, though, so, again, I do think they have their own place…

Thank you, ladies, for your replies. I still think the Pearl #3 is for me. Unfortunately I can’t get a Pearl with a throwoff ( heavier) into my basement without spending a LOT of money. So, the lighter Pearl it may have to be. I can hardly wait to get my hands on one. I have a 9 month old, though… and I know I won’t have a lot of time, but … I can make time after bed! 😉

This fake-letterpress machine is what lead me to seek out a real press. I saw it (I am a big scrapbooker and card maker) in an art supply store and recognized that its really a hunk of plastic. And its not that cheap to get all the supplies! But I am glad it lead me down this road to purchasing my own press. I have always been a big fan of papercrafting, so, it just made sense. I also a rubber stamper, so I think its a natural progression.Course its not real letterpress, it debosses. It should be called a debossing machine, but letterpress sounds nicer. Agreed, it will muddy the art of letterpress a little… but with a little education, folks like me who really want to understand the art, will find their way.

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