Relationship – Wedding Invitation
Earlier letterpress invitations were made using moveable type and a printing press. The moveable type was handset in reserve and then pressed into the high quality cotton paper to provide an elegant deep impression. This process made letterpress expensive because this type of “oldstyle” set up required a great deal of time and effort from a skilled artisan. Plates can be made in as little time as a half an hour rather than a process that took days. The environmental friendliness of letterpress is also desirable for brides.
The History of Letterpress Printing
In 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented moveable type, though other people have also been credited with the invention. He could set them in a frame, or form, to print whatever words or sentences were asked of him.
With the Industrial Revolution came the advent of inked rollers that would pass along the plates and then move out of the way so a piece of paper could be placed in the press and the text then pressed into the paper.
It would allow for continuous sheets of paper to press against the bent cast metal to print the large quantities needed within a short period of time. Rotary letterpresses were used to print labels with ultra-violet curing ink.They do not provide the quality, look or feel of paper found in wedding stationery.
The History of Letterpress Invitations
Letterpress invitations became popular in the early 1990’s because of the resurgence of high quality craftsman and artisans who knew how to produce immaculate letterpress work. They are highly sought after because of the unique appearance in terms of style and texture.
When using letterpress for invitations, it is very important to remember that the quality of paper determines the overall result. Using a high quality cotton paper is essential to seeing a perfect invitation using this printing method. The wedding invitation will be a keepsake, and therefore must be done well, with no expense barred.
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