Stop Start the presses! We been busy printing up samples of our new wedding invitation designs (originally posted: Are you getting married?) for all of you who requested samples. Here is a picture of the new Tree invitation design printed on 110# 100% cotton paper in two colors (green and silver). We’re so happy with how these invites came out and would love to share the letterpress goodness with all of you. If you are interested in samples, please feel free to contact us.

Happy Letterpressing!

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a posting for a Sigwalt Ideal #5 which is a tabletop press similar to a pilot. I love my pilot but, what I really like about the Sigwalt is that the platen has open sides so there isn’t a paper size restriction as on the pilot. This also makes it easy to add and remove packing without prying the bars open. The press is also in great condition, with all visible gold painted embellishments. There are several tabletop Sigwalts in the “Ideal” series and can get confusing to which one you might have so I have compiled a list that will help you. The Sigwalt company made presses from the 1900′s to around 1962.

Ideal No. 2, 3×5
Ideal No. 3, 4×6 (60lbs)
Ideal No. 4, 5×7.5 (90lbs)
Ideal No. 5, 6×9 (125lbs)

I wasn’t able to take a picture of my new press but as soon as I do, I will be sure to post it. In the meantime, here is a “stand in” picture from Oriscus.

 A few days ago, I did a post Are you getting Married which showed the new wedding invitation designs available at Dolce Press.  I since then, had ordered the plates and printed some samples and they came out great.  It’s always nice to see the whole process from conception to design to the final print. If anyone is interested in samples please feel free to contact us.  Hope you all are enjoying the Blog. 

I’m always looking online for letterpress equipment for sale.  I think it’s a sickness all letterpress printers have.  I was searching my local Craigslist, and happened to find this book press listed for $200.  Since I don’t “need” a book press, I just let it go and did not purchase it.  A week later, it was listed at $50 (the man selling it was moving out of the country and didn’t want to ship it, who can blame him?) and at that price who can say no?  I definitely could not so, to my collection I now have a book press.  This will come in handy when I am gilding.

We are adding three new designs to our fantastic letterpress wedding invitation portfolio. Let us know what you think!

**UPDATE 2009…Our minimum is now 200 business cards. Please email for current pricing**

First, I’d like to apologize for the lack of posts lately. We have been busy printing all week long and I can honestly say that this is the first time this week that the presses have had a chance to rest. If things keep going this way we might have to acquire another press. Who can resist buying more letterpress equipment? I sure can’t!

Here are pictures of some of the business cards that were printed this week.

Due to the overwhelming response to our letterpress business card sale, we have decided to extend the sale. We have really enjoyed delivering affordable quality letterpress cards to everyone who placed their order. While the sale covers 1-color text only letterpress cards, custom plates and multiple colors can be added for an additional fee. Samples are always available upon request.

If you have questions about the sale or would like to place an order, please email or call (516-353-9284) us.

Spring is approaching, and that means weddings are soon to follow.  Dolce Press is in full bloom offering beautiful and custom letterpress wedding invitations.  Weddings can cost a small fortune and brides often think that letterpress invitations are out of their budget.  So we all decided at Dolce Press that we want every bride who wants letterpress  invitations to get what they want.  Not only will we work with our bride & groom  in getting the exact invitations they desire but for a limited time, we are offering a 10% discount on the invitations as well as 100 free Save-the-Date cards with the purchase of a wedding set.

There is no limit on what Dolce Press can offer.  We carry custom handmade silk boxes, crystal brooches, gorgeous satin ribbons, envelopes lined with beautiful Japanese paper & patterns, lush cotton paper, folios, enclosures and the list goes on.  If the designs in our wedding portfolio are not what your looking for, we can create a custom design for you.

If you are interested in the services of Dolce Press, please feel free to contact us.