printing methods -what i think they can be used for

In this post, I have listed the printing methods, I would use for each one after analysing five types of printing method.

A high status invitation card for prizewinners and important guests-

The printing method I would use, is letterpress;because it is used for special occasions, such as the art and music award ceremony. Furthermore it takes time (slow process) and precision and alot of effort and craftsmanship for each individual one unlike if it was offset litho which wouldn’t take long also for it to be high status the printing is very expensive due to the time and skill needed to make it look perfect such as lining the letter press making the letters and machinery (letterpress) and ink. Furthermore the end quality is of a high quality and would fit with the aim of a high status invitation. Lastly I would need to make a few because not every one is a prizewinners or a special guest.


A running order sheet for everyone who attends-

The printing methods, I would use is offset litho because its efficient, cheap, and relatively easy this would tie in with my aim because we need a lot of invitations done very fast to get them out also you couldn’t use letterpress because it is very expensive and this is very cheap unlike the other printing methods. Furthermore why it may be cheap is because we don’t need may people to do it (work the machines) and doesn’t take much skill because the machines do most of the work and they can work 24/7 the process the machines do is the ink duct roller machine this delivers ink from the ink duct to the ink pyramid. Also Called the 'Ink Train’. The ductor roller, sometimes called a vibrator roller due to its rapid back and forth motion, transfers ink from the duct roller to the first distribution roller. It is never in contact with both rollers at the same time.
The distribution rollers evenly distribute the ink. The first distribution roller picks up the ink from driving rollers, and the last distribution rollers transfer the ink to the form rollers.
The transfer rollers transfer ink between the ink-absorbing and ink-delivering driving rollers.
Driving rollers roll against the distribution rollers and either absorb or deliver ink, depending on their placement.
Ink form rollers transfer ink from the last distribution rollers on to the printing plate.
The printing plate transfers the ink to the offset cylinder (typically called blanket cylinder) usually covered with a rubber 'blanket'.
The paper is then pressed against the blanket cylinder by the impression cylinder, transferring the ink onto the paper to form the printed image so less time is needed for precision however the end result may not be as good due to the quickness and not putting much effort or workmanship and precisions and time in unlike intaglio letter press however litho the machinery is reasonably cheap as well for the amount your getting. later I will need to make around 100 or more due to all the parents who are coming;Making this a cheaper method which fits perfectly with the

An arty stylish poster for the event-

The last method I would use for posters for the event would be lithography originally used an image drawn in wax or other oily substance applied to a lithographic stone as the medium to transfer ink to the printed sheet. In modern times, the image is often made of polymer applied to a flexible aluminum plate. The flat surface of the plate or stone is slightly roughened, or etched, and divided into hydrophilic regions that accept a film of water and thereby repel the greasy ink, and hydrophobic regions that repel water and accept ink because the surface tension is higher on the greasier image area which remains dry. The image may be printed directly from the stone or plate (in which case it is reversed from the original image) or may be offset by transfer to a flexible sheet, usually rubber, for transfer to the printed article.
This process,is different from gravure or intaglio printing where a plate is engraved, etched or stippled to make cavities to contain the printing ink, and in woodblock printing and letterpress where ink is applied to the raised surfaces of letters or images. Furthermore many artists use this technique so it would be perfect to create an attractive and eye catching poster. Also it cost is in the middle however, the quality of the finish product is worth it if you want to attract people to come. Also the machinery cost is in the middle so that my affect its prize however its cheaper than intaglio and letterpress. I would need to make around 50 to pit around the schools people can see e.g. toilets, classrooms, hallway etc