Central New York Couple’s Letterpress Excursion

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Rebecca Miller

Letterpress love is in the air! Or at least that’s the case of this soon-to-be-hitched Central New York couple, Douglas Trojan and Erin Reynolds. The pair printed custom letterpress invitations for their upcoming Big Day, and the experience has brought them closer by means of laughs, inks, and whole lot of printing fun!

The couple caught up with us first with a nifty visit last month to get the full tour of Boxcar Press (as well as to get a few pointers on their project). Armed with good advice, Douglas and Erin purchased their custom made plates and the rest is history.

Check out their printing adventure from start to finish here and get a sneak peak at the finished invitation!

Local AIGA Branch Tours Boxcar Press

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Anthony Allen

Boxcar Press started off February with a tour group from the local branch of the AIGA. These tours are a great opportunity for us to not only show what our company has to offer, but also helps us encourage and inspire people to pursue designing for letterpress projects. The group size consisted of about seven graphic designers. They showed great interest in the process from design to platemaking all the way to finishing. Everyone enjoyed watching the printers at their windmills and rubbing their fingertips over the impression in the paper. As letterpress continues to grow in popularity, we find graphic designers who visit are more knowledgeable about the craft than just a couple of years ago. A big thanks to these designers for stopping in!

Feeding on the Offset Press

Posted on February 28, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

The offset press starts feeding, first gulping air then feeding delicious text weight sheets.

Say hi to Dave

Posted on February 24, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

Remember Dave from our First Friday Potluck when he played guitar for us? He is caught here on candid camera.

Giant Rubber Stamp

Posted on February 22, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

Just in case you didn’t know, it is very satisfying to stamp one’s name with a giant rubber stamp.

Hey Look – Foil!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

Our newest offering – beautiful multi-dimensional foil. Here is a piece in indigo shine. See Bella Figura for more details.

Growing Healthy

Posted on February 17, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

Pat’s press plant is loving its home and grows steadily.

Microscopic View

Posted on January 30, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

Here is a part of a very common printer’s tool. Can you identify it? Here’s a hint: rhymes with coin fee.

Getting ready to send out new Bella Figura albums

Posted on January 26, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

By the time you read this, stores will already be receiving their new 2012 albums that we have worked so hard on for the past several weeks and months. Within these pages, we have poured so much love & energy to present a DAZZLING selection of new envelope liners, new embellishments, new designs! Can’t wait to show you! To see it in person, go to the Bella Figura website & click on the link that says “Find a dealer“. Enjoy the feast for your senses!

Lou is building his own igloo

Posted on January 23, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

He’s been working steadily printing Smock cards. Soon he will have his own private enclosed digs!

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