Stylish and Three-Dimensional: Have You Heard of the "Letterpress Kit" for At-Home Letterpress Printing?

Fashionable Texture! What is Letterpress Printing?

Paper items with letters printed in a three-dimensional, raised manner are stylish, aren’t they?

That “texture” is created using a printing technique called letterpress printing.

Letterpress printing is a very ancient printing method that has been around for about 500 years. (You learned about it in history class, right?*)

Because it is intricate, it results in a luxurious finish.

Many brides are likely considering making their own paper items like place cards and thank you tags.

Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to do letterpress printing themselves, with the letters popping up like that…?

Letterpress printing typically uses large equipment found at printing companies, but…

This time, I researched whether there's a way to do it at home!*

Can You Do Letterpress Printing at Home?! What is a 'Letterpress Kit'?

It would be great if you could do letterpress printing at home…

This item fulfills the wishes of DIY enthusiasts!

With a set called a letterpress kit, you can print using a textured plate and a die-cut machine that applies pressure with a roller.

The price is about 15,000 yen.*

➡【Rakuten】List of Letterpress Kit Products

Here’s how a letterpress kit is used.

By placing the paper on the colored plate and turning the handle of the die-cut machine, the letters will be pressed and raised♡

The home-sized kit is relatively small, making it suitable for DIY mini-sized paper items like place cards and thank you tags!

The letterpress kit comes with stylish templates, allowing you to add decorative frames and lace patterns.

But on top of that, what's really exciting for wedding DIY would definitely be the original designs!*

I want to create paper items that reflect our unique style using letterpress printing with our names, wedding date, and wedding logo!

How to Challenge Original Design Letterpress Printing?

There are two methods to attempt original design letterpress printing at home.

The first is to create your own original resin plate. A resin plate is a board made of resin that hardens when exposed to light.

If you're making your own original resin plate, I recommend this letterpress kit that comes with all the necessary materials.*

➡ Check out the 'Letterpress (Letterpress) Starter Kit' here

◆ Steps ◆

① Create your desired design on a computer

② Reverse the colors and orientations, then print on a transparent film

③ Layer the resin plate and film, then expose it to light

④ Once the exposure is complete, wash the resin plate

For detailed steps, please refer to this video or website.*

➡ I tried making Christmas cards with letterpress

The second method is to ask a service provider to create the resin plate for you.

If you submit your design, they will create and deliver the plate. Surprisingly, the prices start from 2,000 yen, making it a great option for those who find making the resin plate by themselves challenging.

➡ Specialize in letterpress / letterpress plate output service 'Letterpress Studio' here

Advanced DIY! Try Letterpress Printing!

I've introduced letterpress printing using a letterpress kit♡ For brides-to-be who have awakened to DIY for paper items while preparing for their wedding, why not give this a try?*

It’s recommended to use thick paper that shows off the texture nicely!♩