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5. If you want to print a light ink on a darker paper, plan to use silver or gold ink. These are really the only letterpress inks that are opaque enough to give ample contrast for legibility. If you are going for a subtle effect with a pattern or something that does not need to be legible, then you might opt for white ink. If you are looking for a very bright, legible white ink on a dark sheet, consider white foil stamping or engraving rather than letterpress. (ex:5a-b)
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Kudos and thanks to Kat for such an informative article.
The information contained in her article should help designers get the most out of letterpress, and not go down paths that cause frustration and disapointment.
One other point I would like to share is that the final look of a specified color is dependent upon the chosen substrate. The color on your screen may be quite different from the printed piece. A Pantone book is an investment, but wise one.
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