Digital Printing

What it is

• This technique uses a 4-color printing process on a variety of papers

• The ink is flush with the paper

What it's perfect for

• Colorful invitations that use a graphic such as a floral border or greenery

• Simple invitations that don't need a ton of dimension

Letterpress Printing

What it is

• This technique uses an actual plate to press the artwork into the paper

• The design creates a "pushed in" look. If you run your hands over the paper you can feel the impression

• This is often created with 1 or 2 inks

What it's perfect for

• Thicker invitations for a luxe feel

• Metallic foiling (gold, silver, rose gold)

• Simple, refined invitations

• Can be paired with a digital printing technique to achieve pressed-in text while still having a colorful, digitally printed border (floral border, watercolor background, etc.)

Cold Foil Printing

What it is

• This technique prints gold, silver, or rose gold on a smooth paper to achieve the metallic look

• Not available on matte paper

• More reflective, less matte

What it's perfect for

• A great alternative to foil stamping or foil letterpress to save on cost but still achieve a touch of metallic

• Colorful invitations that have floral graphics and want to add a touch of metallic

Foil Stamping

What it is

• This technique uses an actual plate to press the artwork into the paper

• The design creates a matte metallic stamp appearance in gold, silver or rose gold

• This is often used in 1 or 2 colors

What it's perfect for

• Luxe feel invitation on a variety of papers

• Simple, refined invitations

• Can be paired with a digital printing technique to achieve pressed in text while still having a colorful, digitally printed border