- Posted by Matthew on June 22, 2008
To us, one of the things that can add a whole new dimension to your wedding stationery is texture. Particularly if your invite is a single panel style, adding some dimension can make it so much more interesting. One way to add some texture to your design is through thermography. This is a process where a powder is sprinkled over each piece while the ink is still wet, and then heat is applied which causes the text to raise up. Now you can actually feel each letter with your fingers.
There are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to go with thermography. Because this option is typically only available if your stationery is printed on an offset press, having more than one color can get pricey. This is because each color has to be applied using a separate plate.
Another thing to be mindful of is that sometimes very fine details on artwork can run together as the ink raises. So it's best if you can limit the amount of detail if you choose this process.
One other thing to keep in mind is if you are printing a metallic ink onto dark paper, the ink when raised through this process will get sort of a transparent look to it, so it is best to leave light colors on dark papers flat.
Thats all for now, we'll explore other texture options soon.