Printing

The types of printing differ greatly in look and cost, here are a few of the most basic methods:

Offset
Is a common technique where the inked image is transferred (or “offset”) from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface.   This option is best for invitations and announcements with one or two colors.

Digital
Is becoming a more common printing technique, it is done by a digital based image printing  directly to a variety of media. The main difference between digital printing and traditional methods  is that no plates are used, resulting in a quicker and less expensive turn around time. Often times this is the least expensive option, best for invites/announcements that are full color

 Letterpress
This handcrafted method, ink is literally pushed into the paper. This option is best for invitations and announcements with one color.

Thermography
This printing process gives letters a raised look similar to engraving, but for a lot less money.

Engraving
The requisite “bruising” that surrounds each word separates engraving from other printing style. Expensive and time-consuming, it’s the king of printing techniques.