You all know I am a fan of color. With almost any design, a variety of color will most likely enhance the overall product. Recently people have been asking me if it is possible to use solid colors with letterpress. This is an interesting question that does not have one simple answer.
Yes, obviously we can use a solid color in a letterpress design.
I find it is best to keep solid colors intentional and elegantly designed. When creating letterpress wedding invitations, remember that the empty space communicates something as well. You do not need to fill up all the room on the page, instead use solid colored areas to accent the invitation set.
This new Jacqueline set utilizes a solid blue area on both her invitation and RSVP card. For this design the solid blue fits beautifully, it is not overpowering or too small. This unique creation catches your eye and leaves you dazzled. Just imagine what your guests will think when they open this card.
Written by Nick
Invitations by Ajalon
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3 Comments
Awesome design! Was this actually a 3-color card, or was the light blue just a screened-back dark blue?
Thanks Steven! I designed it for my brother’s wedding. This one was originally printed digitally in full color, and would have to be letterpressed in three colors for this configuration. But, it could easily be modified to work as a two color letterpress invitation as well.
- Dean
I love well-crafted paper and paper products and now that I’m looking for wedding invitations I’m naturally drawn to letterpress. It is so much more beautiful, and therefore special, for all the reasons mentioned in the posts. But my partner and I are having a small wedding (no more than 20 guests) and I’m having an incredibly hard time finding a printer who will even consider doing such a small order. Does the nature of letterpress printing mean that we’re just out of luck?
Your help is appreciated.