Wedding > Printing Methods

• Letterpress: Letterpress along with engraving is a centuries old printing method. Letterpress and engraving are old world crafts which survive in the modern world because of the particular beauty they each bring. Letterpress printing is produced with a metal plate with each letter carved out by hand. The letters on the plate are raised which is inked and then pressed into the paper. This creates a deep impression onto the soft, cottony surface of the paper.
   

• Engraved: Engraving, like letterpress is a labor intensive process. It is produced when the copy of the invitation is etched into a copper plate. Ink is filled into the cavity of the letters. The engraving press then forces the paper into the cavity, creating a raised impression. The paper is literally raised with the ink adhering to the raised surface.
   

• Blind-Embossing: Blind-embossing is the same process as engraving minus the ink. The letters or design is simply raised paper. Appropriately used as a monogram, a design element or return address on an envelope flap.
   

• Thermography: Thermography is sometimes called “raised printing”. This printing technique simulates a raised look created from a resinous powder that is melted over the flat-printed ink. The letters are slightly shiny in texture. A very popular technique that looks like engraving but less expensive.

At The Write Occasion we can show you examples of each type of printing methods mentioned above and guide you in your decision to choose which fits best for you.