

Any changes that are made to the artwork after receiving a physical proof (Letterpress, Foil, and Embossing only) will require a new plate(s) to be made which you will need to pay for.
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If you proceed with the existing artwork, the costs of your plate or screen is rolled into the cost of the full run so you are not charged twice. For this reason we need to charge you enough to cover the costs of the plates / screens used, as well as a charge for labor / setup.

For letterpress, foil, embossing, and screen-printing, proofs are much more expensive to produce as we have to go through all the same steps that we would if we were running a full job, including making plates or screens that make up a large portion of the cost of an order.

For physical proofs of digital pieces, charges will vary based off the number of pieces you need proofs for, the paper being used, and how quickly you need the proofs. When your project includes having a return address printed on an envelope, you need to provide us with a mockup that shows us where on the envelope you would like your address artwork to be placed.įor more info on file requirements for envelope addressing, see the answer below for “Can you print on envelopes?” This should look like what you want the final piece to look like. One file that is a full-color mockup with both the letterpress and foil artwork. One file that has only the letterpress artwork For example, for a 1-color letterpress + 1-color foil piece, you would provide us with: If your order includes a piece(s) that has more than one print process or ink color, please provide separations for each color / ink process as well as a full color mockup. You can measure this in Adobe Illustrator using the pen tool. If your lines are thinner than this, they will not properly expose onto the plate. The minimum line-width for letterpress and foil is 0.3. Your document color mode should be set to CMYK.Īll fonts in your files should be converted to outlines.Īll photos in your files must be embedded. 125” on each side and extend your artwork to the edge of the bleed line. if your art has parts that go all the way to the edge of the paper), in your document settings, set the bleed to. She has given presentations at two Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum Wayzgoose conferences ATypI Antwerp UCDA Design Education Summit New York College Book Art Association Conferences as well as taught workshops and lectured at universities across the US and UK.You artwork should be final size if you want a 5” x 7”, your artboard should be set at 5” x 7”. She has given presentations at international design and printing conferences as well as taught workshops and lectured at universities across the US and UK.Įrin disseminates her research through public and educational engagement. For over 10 years she was a professor of Communication Design and Letterpress at Miami University. Erin holds an MFA in Graphic Design from Vermont College of Fine Arts and continues to study letterpress through the shared knowledge of master printers, including the talented folks at Hatch Show Print. Studio supply fees are an estimate and can be subject to change due to supply chain issues or transportation cost.Įrin Beckloff is a letterpress printer, designer, educator, and filmmaker ( Pressing On, 2017). However letterpress continues to be used by a number of specialist printers who delight in the production of prestigious handmade limited editions, using traditional methods combined with fine bindings. It is possible for fees to be less or greater than the range indicated depending upon individual student usage. Letterpress, the original printing process, as invented by Gutenberg is no longer used by most commercial printers (who mainly use some form of digital printing). *The final cost may vary depending on the actual cost of materials at the time of the workshop. MU no longer accepts cash.Įstimated studio fee for this workshop: $*TBD Fees are collected at the end of the workshop and payable by check or credit card.

Recommended/Optional: (some available in the studio) Pencils, pens, sharpies or drawing utensils of choice Sketch pad or paper for drawings Apron and/or work clothes Linoleum Carving Tools: Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools, Five Piece Set (Basic) $26.31 on AmazonĮstimated cost student will spend: $25.00- $35.00Īll workshops have a studio fee. A list of supplies for you to purchase, along with recommended vendors, will be provided upon registration.
