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Computer to Plate Letterpress
Posted by Fisheye in
12 Sep 2007 — 8:14am
12 Sep 2007 — 8:14am
When I was in college, I remember using a shop in Atlanta that would take Illustrator files and, for around twelve bucks, would make a perfect 9x12" letterpress printing block of your design.
Does anyone know of a similar service that might still be around anywhere?
Thanks.
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12 Sep 2007 — 8:16am
I know of a few in New York including SoHo Letterpress but beware, customer service isn't their priority.
12 Sep 2007 — 8:30am
Yeah, that tends to be common with these sorts of things. Still, I wouldn't mind you referring them to me. Thanks.
12 Sep 2007 — 9:11am
Photopolymer plates are pretty standard for commercial letterpress. Here in Portland, it's the standard technique for things like wedding invitations. Like any kind of printing, I think good results often depends upon developing a relationship with the service provider. For example, if you're careful, you can fit several jobs onto one plate and then separate them for printing.
12 Sep 2007 — 9:36am
Thanks guys. And for the record, I found the place I used to use back in the day. They're still around and very good: Owosso Graphic Arts.
12 Sep 2007 — 9:49am
http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3718981279
I can't remember the name of the woman who runs it. Just be prepared, they take forever. But they do a nice job and will work with you to get it right. Altho it sounds like you might only want the plate, not the job printed, should be simpler.
14 Sep 2007 — 7:21am
Some letterpress studios have their own polymer plate-makers, like http://www.peterkrutyeditions.com
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