Prop Cards

I am fascinated by letterpress printing Prop cards. They are the traditional calling card of a private press proprietor, and a traditional I am happy to follow in my (almost) finished APA membership. Below are some wonderful examples of others' prop cards, courtesy of Briar Press.




I have been printing my proprietor cards this week. I've completed the first color printing and have one more to go. I did the text in a nice Kelsey Peacock Blue on beautiful French Paper ice blue card stock. My APA logo will be added in Kelsey Bronze. I've decided to do three variation, using different configurations of the text, etc. Send me your mailing address if you'd like one!

I know that due to my limited type faces and spacing materials at this time, my card will not be stellar. It will be a great project, learning experience, and way to become a part of the vibrant letterpress community. I am looking forward to proudly displaying my new APA member ship. #830!

Upcoming Letterpress Events in New England (sorry everyone else)

Amalgamated Printers' Association 2008 Wazygoose
June 5 - 8, 2008
Events Commence at the Clarion Hotel
1080 Riverdale Road (Route 5)
West Springfield, MA

More Information here.

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Broadsides for Beginners Workshop
June 14, 2008
May Day Studio at Letterpress Things
55 North Chicopee Street
Chicopee, MA

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5th Annual Printing Arts Fair
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Museum of Printing
800 Massachusetts Avenue
North Andover, Massachusetts

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Garage Annex Workshops
Ongoing June - November
Garage Annex School
One Cottage Street
Easthampton, MA

More information here.