Letterpress à la Elum & Envelopments

Envelopments was a key supporter at the Los Angeles Printers Fair at the International Printing Museum in August of 2009 and as the stars would have it, Elum Designs® was also at the Fair. When two organizations having an established reputation of unparalleled creativity and innovation come near, astounding things are bound to happen…

Last week, Elum unveiled their custom invitation album Umi (oo-mee), which builds upon their already expansive line of custom letterpress invitations, yet brings to the table a more affordable selection of packaged-priced ensembles. Known for printing arresting patterns and modern designs with the highest-quality letterpress printing, Elum’s Umi album offers a beautiful collection of letterpress and flat printed invitation suites all of which feature Envelopments premium envelopes, liners and enclosures. Elum’s award-winning designs are beautifully showcased on several Envelopments stocks. Personalized offerings have never been so enticing as a discriminating bride can now mix eco-friendly cotton rag invitations with gorgeous enclosures and envelopes from Envelopments to create a truly unique invitation package.

Letterpress printing has seen increasing demand as consumers are becoming more aware of this historical printing process and falling in love with the deep impression only letterpress can provide. Through the offerings of Umi, ensembles can be letterpress printed and paired with Envelopments Pocket Folds® and Portable Pockets® enclosures that have the added option of letterpress printing directly onto the enclosure of their choice. These highly personalized packages result in an experience that is to be visually and tactilely savored. Stocks can be mixed and matched with letterpress, whether it is 100% cotton rag paper, 100% recycled kraft, or Envelopments matte and metallic products.  All Umi letterpress is printed using soy-based inks on 50 year old Heidelberg presses, all by Elum’s seasoned letterpress operators, ensuring each piece has just the right impression and consistent quality of inking.

Combining just the right selection of stock with professional letterpress printing has evolved into a true art form as renewed interest in paper and print grows. Envelopments and Elum Designs continue to push paper and printing processes to inspired new levels as creativity and craftsmanship are exquisitely on display in this exciting new collection.

Gallery – Umi by Elum Designs