The Blind Deboss
Blind deboss and embossing are two different processes where an impression is made in the paper without the use of ink. To put it in the simplest terms, a deboss is pressed in to the paper, and an emboss is raised up from the paper.
Embossing is a process that […]
Illustrator spotlight: Liz Merolla
Custom wedding invitation suites like the ones we create here at Dependable Letterpress often involve custom illustration, often of the venue or of a personal detail precious to the couple.
When we begin the design process with you, we sit down (either in person or over the phone) and talk […]
Kevin & Nicole’s spinning wedding invitation
This structure, like the spinning program we shared in the past, is a volvelle — a spinning paper wheel which allows for creative organization and display of information (and, in some cases, calculation!).
We recently created another volvelle program that we’re looking forward to sharing! In addition to the letterpress […]
Multi-process cards | Business Cards
All the business cards in this post involve a combination of print and finishing processes.
Some combine letterpress and blind deboss. Many are duplexed, and some feature edge painting.
This card and the one below feature a digitally printed “flood” of color combined with a blind deboss on one side, […]
Creating Your Letterpress Wedding Invitations
Creating your letterpress wedding invitations can be a murky process, but we're here to guide you along the way. Start by reviewing this checklist to understand the basics of the process!
Craneway
One of the simplest but most dramatic letterpress wedding invitation suites in our Dependable Weddings collection is Craneway, a modern black-and-white suite. Craneway can be dressed up (with wax seals and silk ribbon) or kept simple. With or without luxury finishing touches, its soft cotton stock, dramatic black […]
Seigaiha (Waves)
This gold foil wedding invitation, printed on a deep navy blue paper, draws inspiration from traditional Japanese design. It is one of the flagship designs in our collection of customizeable luxury wedding invitations, Dependable Weddings; read on to learn a little more about its features and the design process!
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Burro y Flor
This is one of our favorite designs in Dependable Weddings, our lineup of customizeable letterpress wedding invitations. Burro y Flor, originally designed for a destination wedding in San Miguel Allende, features digitally printed watercolor illustrations. These include a flower-laden burro, festive papel picado, floral garlands, and a colorful […]
Regal Sunburst
Regal Sunburst, a gold foil and letterpress wedding invitation from our new collection Dependable Weddings, has an interesting set of design inspirations. Originally, we designed it for a client whose wedding inspiration was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder). This design inspiration […]
Bold Brush
Bold Brush was the very first wedding invitation we decided to include in our new collection of customizeable letterpress invitations, Dependable Weddings. It’s easy see why! With its bold, brush lettered names in gold foil, and slight, minimal letterpress text, it’s a modern classic.
We […]
Esch & Hunt Save the Date | Weddings & Events
Every once in a while we are requested to print on non-traditional material. When asked to print a wood veneer save the date, we were skeptical, but anxious to see the results. Wood veneer does not allow for a deep impression, but the uneven surface does create a neat weathered […]
General Store Business Cards
Some years ago, we printed business cards for the iconic California shop, General Store.
General Store has an earthy, yet airy, beachy, yet woodsy aesthetic. For these cards, we used recycled “kraft” chipboard as the paper.
As a counterpoint to the rougher, more rustic paper stock, we used white […]
Finishing: The Painted or Foiled Edge | Paper Story
If the front side and the back side of a card are not enough, there are four more sides to work with: the edges. Edge painting can be matched to an existing color in the design or it can be done with a contrasting tone to add an unexpected pop […]
Spinning Wedding Program | Weddings & Events
We love to create fun pieces like this spinning wedding program. We printed flat sheets then die-cut the pieces using custom dies. Hand-assembly with eyelets finished the programs. We were sure to take care to let the wheel spin freely. It was a great way to show the guests where […]