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DIY Letterpress Invitations

  • 07-04-2014 12:43pm
    #1
    bemak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm looking at doing my own letterpress wedding invitations. I have an idea of the invites already, they're very simple so I was just wondering if you think it would be a big jump to doing them as letterpress.

    I've looked at pricing the plates for the design and they're fairly affordable. I've seen a few DIY machines as well online but I was just curious if anyone has attempted this themselves?

    Thanks for any advice.

    B


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  • #2
    makeandcreate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭makeandcreate


    DIY machines can be hit and miss - getting the exact pressure with plates that don't compress after repeated use can be time consuming plus setting up rollers or ratchets unless you have a workshop will probably cost more than a second hand machine. If you like crafting then you'd probably enjoy the process - if you don't then it could be a nightmare!
    Are you looking at buying a letterpress kit and using it in a big shot or similar machine? Personally I think letterpress cards are expensive to produce but if it's your perfect design then go for it!


  • #3
    bemak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭bemak


    makeandcreate wrote: »
    DIY machines can be hit and miss - getting the exact pressure with plates that don't compress after repeated use can be time consuming plus setting up rollers or ratchets unless you have a workshop will probably cost more than a second hand machine. If you like crafting then you'd probably enjoy the process - if you don't then it could be a nightmare!
    Are you looking at buying a letterpress kit and using it in a big shot or similar machine? Personally I think letterpress cards are expensive to produce but if it's your perfect design then go for it!

    I suppose I just like the idea of getting into the craft of it and trying it out. got a quote of £1800+ for a 'startup kit' from Caslon. Lovely setup and all that but a bit of a reach as an enthusiast starting off.


  • #4
    makeandcreate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭makeandcreate


    this type of thing is a much cheaper way to just "have a go"

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Letterpress-Starter-Kit-with-4-Extra-Inks-and-8-Design-Plates-Invitations-/400677745104?pt=AU_Scrapbooking&hash=item5d4a4131d0

    You can also get photopolymer plates made from somewhere like polydiam and they'd brayer and print in the same way for totally custom designs.
    Some of the bigger craft stores in the UK should have hobby letterpress set ups - I was doing a demo at a new Hobbycraft store last year and they had sets by Fiskars I think it was.


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