Letterpress printing is a traditional printing technique that involves pressing an inked, raised surface against paper to create multiple copies of an image:
- Process
The image is created using raised metal type or plates, which can be individual characters or full pages of text. The image carrier is inked, and then the paper is pressed against it to transfer the image. - History
Letterpress was the primary printing technique from around 1450 until the late 18th century. It fell out of favor in the 1960s and 1970s, but has seen a resurgence in recent decades. - Uses
Letterpress printing is used to create a variety of items, including fine books, protest posters, invitations, cards, artwork, and business cards.
