Letterpress printing at home
Letterpress printing is a printing technique that presses a relief plate onto paper. We will explain in detail how to easily do it at home, from the necessary tools to the printing procedure.
What you need
□ Resin plate
□ Desktop press machine
□ Ink (letterpress ink/stamp ink)
□ Printmaking roller
□ Bat
□ Monja Spatula
□Spray glue
What you need
We will introduce how to print using the die-cut machine "Wondercuts" and a special kit.
1. The letterpress is glued to the acrylic plate of the special platform, and the paper is also fixed in place.
2. Spread the letterpress ink onto a cooking pad and knead it well with a roller.
3. Place the acrylic plate (1) on the inking table and apply ink with a roller.
⚠️If you press the roller too hard, the resin plate will chip. Run the roller gently over the plate without applying too much force.
4. Place the inked plate on the paper
5. Put it through the die-cut machine
6. Your letterpress business card is complete!
⚠️If you apply too much pressure to hard paper, the resin plate will chip. Be careful not to apply too much pressure.
⚠️Notes on resin plates⚠️
- Resin plates are sensitive to water, so please avoid washing them with water.
- If you scrub the convex parts too hard, fine lines will get crushed.
-If you want to wash the plate, print several times on kitchen paper or something similar to remove the ink.
専用キットの使い方
道具の洗い方
For beginners! Starter kit to get you started right away
This set contains all the tools you need to print business cards using the Wondercuts die-cut machine.
You can print business cards and mini cards instantly.
[Set contents]
・Printmaking roller 10cm (suitable for business card size) ・50 sheets of business card paper "Half Air Hemp"
・20g of ink ・Ink holder for Wonder Cuts
・Wondercuts platform ・Ink tray & spatula ・Spray glue
・100ml of cleaning solution ・Resin version of 7 useful phrases
How to Choose a Die Cut Machine & Purchase Links
To print or engrave, you need a die-cut machine to apply pressure to the paper!
Choose the size and purpose that best suits you!
[Wonder Cuts]
Suitable for business card and tag sizes
[Spellbinders]
Suitable for postcards and large prints
[Sizzix Big Shot]
Suitable for postcards and large prints
Wonder Cuts are convenient for business card sized and small items!
If you want to print postcard size, we recommend "Spellbinders" or "Big Shot"!