Print Methods

 

We offer a variety of print methods and are happy to make recommendations based on the products you are ordering and artwork to ensure the best outcome possible.

 

Screen Printing

  • for 1-2 color prints
  • based on the PMS color system
  • file types accepted: vector PDF, or .EPS with all fonts outlined
  • Screen Printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a plastic film. Ink is mixed by hand using the Pantone Color System, and each color is printed one at a time. 

 

Foil Stamping

  • for 1 color prints
  • shiny, metallic or matte foil
  • available on napkins, matchboxes, wooden stir sticks
  • file types accepted: vector PDF, or .EPS with all fonts outlined
  • Foil Stamping is opaque foil stamped onto the paper. A die is created in your design, and pressed into the paper with the foil. This is best used for colored papers, and for shiny or metallic prints.

 

Digital Printing

  • for multi-colored prints
  • required for full color artwork
  • unlimited number of ink colors
  • file types accepted: vector PDF, PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • Digital or, "full color" printing is the only print method that does not require a plate made of your design. Digital printing has a faster turnaround time and a lower cost when printing on paper. Digital printing does not leave any texture on the paper, and will be smooth to touch and is required for multi-colored images such a photographs or watercolor artwork. 


 

Letterpress

  • for 1-2 color prints on paper
  • file types accepted: vector PDF, or .EPS with all fonts outlined
  • Letterpress printing is a hand-pressed process, created by using a copper plate with your custom design and imprinting the design into the paper. This creates an imprint in the paper, so you can feel the intention when you run your fingers along the paper. Letterpress ink is not fully opaque, so it is best on white or ivory colored paper.

 

Thermography

  • for 1-color prints on paper
  • file types accepted: vector PDF, or .EPS with all fonts outlined
  • Thermography is a raised ink print method. You can feel the ink raised when you run your fingers along the paper. This is a more cost effective method to engraving, and is best used for white paper.