Traditional Printing Techniques
I use traditional printing techniques to mindfully create each of the designs. I have always had a passion for hand printing which started at college and 20 years later hasn't left me. Traditional printing takes me away from the digital world and allows me to see my designs coming to life in a hands on tactile way.
Screen Printing
My very first encounter with hand printing was through screen printing—a delightfully hands-on process where a stencil image is exposed onto a fine mesh screen. During this step, some areas are carefully blocked while others are left open. Ink is then pushed across the screen with a squeegee, slipping through the open spaces and landing neatly on the page below.
The result is wonderfully satisfying and endlessly popular, leaving behind bold prints with a deliciously tactile finish, as the ink sits proudly on top of the card, just waiting to be touched.
Letter Press Printing
The second printing technique I offer is letterpress, a wonderfully old-fashioned craft brought to life on a beautifully reconditioned tabletop press. Once upon a time, presses just like this were the heart of stationery making, long before digital printing took over the world.
With letterpress, a plate is created with a raised image, carefully inked, and then gently pressed into the card, leaving behind a satisfying impression you can both see and feel. Its most enchanting feature is the delicate emboss it creates—adding a little magic to every piece, and making it especially beloved for personalised stationery.