The making of the invitations

Here is the 1899 Chandler & Price Platen Press Laura used to make each invitation.

Laura took this pattern from the fine china Hunter and I picked out.

Laura hard at work!

The rollers are going over the ink pad and then will roll ink over the plate.

Each invitation had to be pressed twice; once with black ink and then with the silver.

The press is wheel and petal operated. Laura said she had to get a rhythm going of putting paper on and off, spinning the wheel, and stepping on the petal. I can't believe she was able to do all that for each invitation!

Thanks again Laura for your creativity and giving us a true one-of-a-kind creation!