Inspiring Blogs

I did some web browsing and came across a few sites/blogs I loved.

Wiley Valentine These 2 gals are so inspiring! Graphic artists who used to work for a company, now have their own letterpress business. Their work is beautiful and unique. A caliber of art that I hope to attain with my letterpress.

*Photo credit to Wiley Valentine

Oh So Beautiful Paper This site is run by Nole, a stationery enthusiast. On her site she has various stationery ephemera submitted by those in the industry. It seems like her site is well known as she has some sponsor ads posted. This would be the site to be on to show off your business and for your business to get known.

Trunkt.org Is this site another Etsy? Handcrafted gift ideas to purchase made by independent artisans.

Hello Lucky Another stationery enthusiast, loves all things vintage and handmade. Hello Lucky also prints their own letterpress stationery. Their site has great documentation of things that inspire them in everyday life.

Joie Studios  Based in pasadena, Joie seems to be where I would like to see myself by next year.. A small studio growing.. Tina, the owner/designer has some great stationery as well.

Beast Pieces Fresh ways to letterpress. Love their edge painting. Great design and very inspirational.

On a side note- I've ruined a few dies. :(  Gauge pins can be evil. On a Vandercook, one does not have to worry about the placement of gauge pins. I have also figured out how to work with packing. Less packing, deeper impression. More packing, less impression. It is debatable ( and there are a few debates on briarpress) about how deep of an impression is considered a printroom mishap or sign of the times aesthetic.

I am still on the lookout for a paper shear/guillotine. I desperately need it! I came across a few, but all were for local pickup only.