How to Print on Handmade Paper With a Digital Printer
Digital printing on handmade paper is very tricky as most printers hate the toothiness and deckled edges of handmade paper. I always recommend letterpress or foil press if my clients can afford it, but I have this method in my backpocket for smaller orders.
IMPORTANT! Before I proceed with sharing my supplies and instructions for this project, please note that this method has worked for me, and your results may vary! Please proceed with caution as every printer is different!
A quick video tutorial for those who are visually-minded like me:
Supplies:
Inkjet printer with a straight-through feed that can handle thicker stocks (up to 100-110# paper)
Handmade paper
My favorite handmade paper is linked here. It’s made of 100% recycled cotton rag!
This heaviest weight (thickest) I’d recommend is 150gsm. Any thicker, and the paper may get caught.
Masking/painter’s tape that will easily peel off without damaging the paper
US Letter size card stock (I love 100# weight) for the template (see video).
Instructions:
First we need to make a US Letter size template. You’ll need your printer and the US Letter size card stock (ideally 100# weight). Set your design file size to the finished size (so if your table number is 5x7”, have the file size be 5x7”), and print it at 100% scale with trim marks, centered onto the US Letter card stock. This will serve as a guide so you know where to tape your handmade paper for printing. I recommend making multiple templates to save time.
Use masking/painter’s tape to secure your handmade paper onto the guide. Taping down the deckled edges prevents the printer from catching on them.
Set up your printer to print your file again, at 100% scale, but onto US Letter size paper, this time without crop marks. Set your printer to “envelope” setting and print.
Carefully peel off the tape, so the handmade paper doesn’t get damaged.
Select photography by Nessa K Photography and Proper Photography.
Minimal table numbers. Printed single-sided on handmade paper made of 100% recycled cotton rag (4.25x6”).
Two Sizes: 4.25x6” or 5x7”
Printing: All of our table numbers are digitally flat printed.
Quantities: Table numbers come in pre-packaged sets of 5. Please note that quantities cannot be customized.
Shipping: All orders over 15+ table numbers ship free!
Please note: Size, thickness, and color variations may occur given that each card is individually handmade with recycled materials. Please expect slight differences in shade and a variance of 1/8-1/4 inch from actual size.
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Table numbers that coordinate with the Cordelia suite. Printed single-sided on handmade paper made of 100% recycled cotton rag (4.25x6”).
Printing: All of our table numbers are digitally flat printed.
Quantities: Table numbers come in pre-packaged sets of 5. Please note that quantities cannot be customized.
Shipping: All orders over 15+ table numbers ship free!
Select photos by Kristina Adams, Ashley Peterson Photography, Chellise Michael Photography, & Russ Levi Photography
Signature cocktails signs add a personalized, illustrative touch to your wedding day.
Pricing includes ONE complimentary digital proof and ONE round of minor revisions (if needed). Any additional proofs will cost $50 each.