I use a KINGSLEY HOTFOIL MACHINE. there are always examples for sale on eBay. If you’re still looking, check out the Kingsley. Stick with model M-60 or above, so that you have a two-line machine and therefore more versatile. you only really need the pneumatic function if you are doing hundreds of imprints at a time.  also, check out the…[Read more]

did you resolve this? check here for more die options: http://www.augustinedie.com/products.html

i dont know a ton about Howard. but i see it bundled with plain old traditional typefaces on sale on ebay, so…. but i also have a link for you to read up on the howard. i use this company for all sorts of things. ludlow slugs. new typefaces, etc. http://www.belltype.com/HowardHotFoilStampingMachine.html

tiffany… the howard machine uses traditional type high typefaces. you are only limited by the size of your type holder. for example, most kingsley machines hole 18 pt type. but there are plenty of other sized type holders, so we are able to use all sorts of typefaces! hope that helps!

hey hope! how timely is this? came up on eBay today. these people can make dies for 72 pt type holders. i am going to have a couple made.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kingsley-Machine-72-Point-108-Point-Custom-Dies-Made-to-Order-/281142229403?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417561f99b

i’ve had success with professional spray paint cans. i clamp a stack and lightly go around and around until i get the coverage i am looking for with that color. however, it is a bit touch and go with a spray can. one splorch can ruin your whole stack of expensive 220#. so i recently bit the bullet and bought an airbrush. i had a 40% off coupon for…[Read more]

hi camille… who do you use to make your slugs? do they have a lot of typefaces to choose from? reasonably priced? 

yes, you can use regular type. i’ve been using the Kingsley for about 2 years with no real concern on wear with the typefaces i own. i do use fresh type. i bought several from belltype. there is nothing like fresh type. so crisp and accurate. however, i also use old ebay purchased typefaces too. it just depends on your project. plus, you don’t…[Read more]

hey there. i use a Kingsley Hot Foil Machine. i havent had any special dies made but use existing typefaces and ornaments. i love it. it’s addicting. you can see more info about it here.i havent any first hand experience with turning my letterpress into a hotfoil machine, but i believe you have to buy something that can heat the chase area or…[Read more]

hey! i am a kingsley-holic. (i even run a facebook page for my kingsley stuff and things.) i think the size that works best are 8 or 10 on 18pt. David at Bell Type in Los Angeles has all kinds of stuff for the Kingsley. let him know i sent you if you get your @ sign from him….. http://www.belltype.com/KingsleMachine.html

i use http://www.cutcardstock.com/LetterpressCardStock.aspx they charge $5 to cut to any size you want for up to 100 pieces and scoring is, if i remember correctly, just anther $18. their prices are super reasonable. shipping is $5 or free. and customer service is the best.