What are press plates and how do you use them? If you've never used a press plate before, this video is for you! Join Lydia as she breaks down the world of letterpress printing in a simple, straightforward way. In this video, you'll learn: What exactly are press plates and how do they differ from embossing? The easy 4-step process for using press plates with a BetterPress Machine! How to ink up your press plate and get professional-looking letterpress results! A bonus technique for adding hot fo

There’s something relaxing about the sounds of letterpress printing. These wedding invitations were printed using digital ink but we are adding texture with a blind embossed border - There are so many ways to add texture and design to your wedding stationery - get in touch to see what will work for your wedding day #letterpressprinting #letterpressweddinginvitations #letterpressstationery | Hello Snowflake Designs

It’s the last day of 2025! For today, New Year’s Eve, Howard letterpress printed “Farewell 2025” using wood type. This was printed with black rubber base ink using our Washington hand press. We want to thank you for joining us this past year as we’ve shared Sacramento history with you all. We hope you stick with us in 2026! #newyears #newyearseve #newyearseve2025 #nye2025 #SacHistoryMuseum #sacramento #museum #history #letterpress #printingpress #asmr #printing #printmaking #oldsacramento | Sacr

533K views · 2.3K reactions | Ben Franklin had a lot of accomplishments in his life but he was most proud of his letterpress printing skills. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin in a new 2-part documentary by Ken Burns on PBS! It is premiering April 4 & 5 at 8pm on PBS KVIE! Let’s just say Howard and Jared will be tuning in to watch! | Sacramento History Museum | Facebook

It has become a tradition here at the Sacramento History Museum to send out holiday cards to our donors and supporters of our institution. These holiday cards (300 this year) were printed using one of our printing presses we have on display in our print shop exhibit, the 10x15 Chandler & Price Gordon-style jobbing press that was manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio in 1902. While many visitors, especially school children who have visited during a school program, may have seen how this press operates,