Two women working on a large printing press in a workshop. Photo by Alyssa Broadus

Letterpress

• that feels like magic •
Collection of wedding invitations and stationery items on a brick wall background Photo by Alyssa Broadus

So. Many. Possibilities.

• ready when you are •
what we do
two women collaborating on wedding invitation design Photo by Alyssa Broadus

Woman-Owned

• and dang proud of it. Everyone is welcome here •
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Printing press machine in a workshop with shelves of supplies Photo by Alyssa Broadus

How do we letterpress?

• Everything we make is crafted by hand and heart — with a little patience for our vintage machines •
Presses used to make your products
Person mixing letterpress ink with Pantone swatch book in background. Photo by Alyssa Broadus

Custom Colors?

• no problem •
send us your idea!
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Hey! Nice to meet you!

Get to know Lily and Jess

We're the women who run Public Print. We're here to make your experience next-level special. We'd also love for you to see our print shop and meet all of our quirky printing presses. Of course they all have names and distinct personalities, is that weird?
more about us
public print background image in the shape of Heidelberg sign
"I have gotten soooo many nice comments about the invites and how beautiful they look so thank you again for the wonderful printing. I'm just so happy with how they came out and thankful for you guys for helping my vision come true!"

— Quinn O.

"Gosh, I have nothing but glowing things to say about working with Public Print! I have always loved printing through Public Print for years, but I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Lily ever since she took over the business. Not only is the communication always timely + extremely helpful, but the prints speak for themselves — they're stunning every. single. time. Thank you so much for always being such a joy to collaborate with and for bringing my designs to life in such a beautiful way for all of my wonderful couples! 🖤✨"

— Samantha Wise, East and West Designs

"When choosing to spend money with stationery vendors, it's super important to me that I feel heard, my project matters to them, and that I can ask "no stupid questions." ... I found all of that and more with Lily & Jess! I know when I send them an order, they're going to fight for quality and go to bat for me if something doesn't quite come out right. They do a fabulous job of logistically setting up the order with contract, payment, and timeline so I know exactly what to expect with each order. Us wedding stationers are SO LUCKY to have Public Print in Kansas City as a resource, vendor and friend!"

— bailey Driver, Branded by Bee

What We Press Best

✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
✺ Made by humans who love this stuff ✺ print textures you can actually feel ✺ perfectly imperfect
Close-up of a photo-polymer letterpress plate next to pressed design in olive green ink on paper.

Letterpress

using pressure, ink is pressed into pillowy paper to create the most beautiful impression of your artwork. our most favorite.
press here
Close-up of a passport with gold embossed design and text.

Foil Stamp

adding heat and pressure, foil is transferred to paper. the best route for flat or metallic color, or when the art is lighter than the paper.
oo burn!
Close-up of textured beige paper with embossed patterns

Emboss

embossing also uses heat, but there's no ink or foil involved. A counter die is used so the image, text or artwork is raised for a beautiful accent.
so much texture.
Collection of various wedding invitations and stationery items on a wooden surface.

Die-Cut

die-cuts are fancy custom shapes! we can take line art of almost any shape to make a steel-cut die and cut out your design on our press!
what shape is that?
Stack of gold foiled cards on a wooden surface that are duplexed

Duplex

this process involves 2 sheets of paper that are glued together to create an overall thicker piece. can be done before or after pressing.
make it thick.
heidelberg windmill close up of flywheel sign

Prints that make you want to get a little closer.

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