Printing for Designers
We are dedicated to transforming designers’ visions into reality.
If you are a stationery or graphic designer in search of a letterpress and foil printing partner, we would be delighted to collaborate with you.
Please refer to our artwork setup guidelines and explore our FAQ section for further information. Should you have any unanswered questions, feel free to reach out.
To request a quote, kindly complete our contact form, and we will respond promptly with pricing details.
“I had such ridiculously high hopes, but they’ve just exceeded my expectations a thousand fold.”
- Elizabeth, NZ
Printing
At our studio, we specialize in two exquisite printing techniques: Letterpress Printing and Foil Printing, each offering a unique and luxurious finish. We also offer digital printing as an optional add-on for your stationery.
LETTERPRESS
Letterpress printing utilizes either handset type or a custom photopolymer plate to create a stunning debossed (pressed in) or embossed (pressed out) impression of images or text on paper, with or without ink (called “blind” letterpress).
Each color used requires a separate plate and setup. Letterpress works well with medium to dark inks on lighter paper and provides a matte finish.
This technique, executed on our 1952 Original Heidelberg printing press, produces a beautiful 3D effect that invites touch. Letterpress is ideal for wedding stationery, small business branding, personal stationery, and any paper product where you want to add a touch of elegance.
FOIL
Foil Printing, on the other hand, employs a heated chase system to bond a metallic foil onto the paper, creating a stunning matte or shiny finish.
This technique also requires one colour at a time, with each colour needing a separate foil block and setup. Foil is ideal for light colours on dark paper, such as white on black.
This process also uses our 1972 Original Heidelberg printing press, resulting in a refined look that enhances the visual appeal of your projects. Foil printing is perfect for embellishing wedding stationery small business branding, personal stationery, and virtually any paper product that you want to make truly eye-catching.
“I’ll definitely be using you guys for any letterpress work in future & send all my recommendations your way!”
- Natarsha, AUS
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A lot of our printing is custom and priced individually, therefore we don’t have a standard price list. To give you an idea of cost please find below a range of investment prices:
Wedding Stationery
Save the Dates Investment $500 - $1200+
Wedding Invitations Investment $500 - $4000+
Day-Of Investment $500 - $3000+
Full Package Investment $1500 - $8000+
Business Stationery - Investment starts from $500+
Event Stationery - Investment starts from $500+
Factors like printing technique, paper type, color choices, size, quantity and many other variables affect pricing. There is no minimum order quantity, but keep in mind that setup costs make larger quantities more cost-effective on a per-unit basis. To receive a quote, please use our contact form to share any details you have, and I will respond as soon as possible.
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Letterpress & Foil Printing for Supplied Designs: 2 - 4 weeks once we have print-ready files and have received payment.
Custom Designs & Printing: 4 - 6 weeks once we have received payment and all information required.
Custom Embossers: 2-3 weeks once we have received payment, final design file and order confirmation. -
Letterpress: We offer a broad range of colors achieved by hand-mixing inks using the Pantone system. You can request a Pantone PDF of available colors by emailing us.
Foil: We stock standard colors, including gold, silver, rose gold, copper, bronze, black, and white. If you’re looking for different colors, just ask, and we can order them for you.
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We offer all standard sizes. We can also create custom sizes and shapes using our guillotine or custom dies. Please note that we cannot letterpress or foil print larger than A4/US Letter, but we can outsource larger printing if necessary.
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We offer a variety of uncoated paper stocks from suppliers worldwide.
For letterpress printing, we recommend Crane Lettra, which is 100% cotton and specifically designed for this technique. It is available in two thicknesses: 300gsm/110lb and 600gsm/220lb, in either Pearl (warm white) or Fluro (bright white).
We also have a variety of coloured stocks and weights available.
For foil printing, we find that Colorplan works particularly well; it comes in 55 colors and various thicknesses.
If you have specific colors in mind for your stationery, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to find a suitable stock for you. We also have other options available, including white, handmade, deckled-edge, and textured stocks—just ask!
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Yes, we can handle all of these services.
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Absolutely! We supply envelopes in all standard sizes. We can also create custom sizes and shapes using custom dies.
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Embossing: This technique makes the text or image rise above the paper’s surface.
Debossing: This technique presses the text or image into the paper, creating an indented effect.
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If you plan to send your design files for printing, please look at our Artwork Setup Guidelines.
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We do, but only as an add-on when you order letterpress or foil printing. If you are after fast, cheap printing we are probably not the right fit for your needs.
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Yes, you can keep your foil blocks and letterpress plates once we finish your printing. This typically applies to single-run jobs, like wedding invitations. For jobs that we might reprint in the future, like business stationery, we prefer to keep the plates. This allows us to reuse them many times, saving you money on future reprints.