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for creatives
tips, tricks, and thoughts on running a creative small business
3 Myths About Mailing Wax Seals
Wax seals are a beautiful way to add embellishments to your wedding invitations or snail mail. But will they make it safely through the post office? Let’s get into the biggest myths I hear about wax seals.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Foil Press: What the KSF3 Can Do
If you’re venturing into the world of foil printing, you might be asking yourself, “What can my foil press really do?” The answer isn’t just about the basics—it’s about unlocking the full potential of your machine to create stunning, high-quality prints that stand out. Whether you’re a hobbyist looking to elevate your craft or a professional aiming to impress clients, understanding the capabilities of your foil press is key.
How to Create Custom Dies for Your Hot Foil Press
Learn how to create dies for hot foil printing, including the process of die making, turning digital designs into metal plates, and the benefits of ordering foil dies for printing.
Letterpress and Foil Printing: Should you DIY or Outsource?
Deciding whether to learn letterpress or foil printing, or outsource it can be a big decision for any creative business. Learning letterpress offers greater control, faster turnaround times, and the satisfaction of bringing your ideas to life from start to finish. But it also requires a significant investment in equipment, time, and skills. Here is how you can decide.
10 Things You Can Make with Foil Printing
Want to foil print? Here are 10 things you can create (and sell) with a foil printer.
What is ‘Makeready’?
Although the definition of make-ready is fairly simple, to me, the word holds a deeper and more significant meaning.
Letterpress VS. Foil
Need help distinguishing between letterpress and foil? This blog has got you covered!
Which Letterpress is Right For You?
Which Letterpress is right for you? Take my quiz to find out!
The Best Letterpress for Beginners
The C&P Pilot Press is the best letterpress for beginners learning how to print. Here are the reasons why I love this press so much!
What are vintage stamps?
What are vintage stamps, exactly? Simply put, vintage stamps are stamps from the United States Post Office that are no longer in circulation on the USPS website.
5 Vintage Stamps I’ll Never Use Again
Vintage stamps can get to a point where they are so popular, that they become crazy expensive and really hard to find. There are some trendy stamps that I will never use again because of this. Here are my top 5!
The Best Press for Your Small Business
My Metallic Elephant KSF3 foil press has been the best printer for my small business. I use this press to create beautiful, handmade wedding stationery and greeting cards. It’s compact in size and super easy to learn!
My Supplies: Wax Seals
Interested in what I use to make our wax seals? I’m sharing all my suppliers to help you get started!