Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What is your turn around time?

Currently 15-20 business days- once we receive all artwork and files from you, as well as 50% of the estimated cost. Rush printing is available for an extra fee.

Do you have generic pricing I can browse?

Each project is priced differently according to the paper, processes, quantities, and timeline. We don't offer a price per piece method of calculating - reach out to us for a quote and we'd be happy to walk you through the options!

What's the difference between emboss and deboss/letterpress?

Love getting into this one - an emboss is a raised surface on the paper and involves a metal die and a counter die; the paper gets pressed between the two to create a raised print. Deboss or letterpress is pushing type and art into the paper which creates that lovely letterpress look we all know and love.

Can you print full color or 4-color process?

Yes! We can have things digitally or offset printed and then we can do a variety of treatments to it. The downside is, digital and offset presses can’t handle heavyweight cover stocks like our old girls can so we are a tad limited, but most likely we can handle what you're looking for.

How long has Public Print been around?

Founded in 2014 and re-imagined in 2024. We're just getting started!

Can we come see the shop?

Absolutely! Just set up an appointment online, through email, or call us. We’d love to meet you and talk about your projects.

Can you cut this weird shape?

Yes, we probably can. We have the ability to die-cut just about any shape, it’s just a matter of getting a line art PDF of the shape and getting a die-cutting die made.

Do you have samples you can send me?

Yes! Fill out the contact form with what you'd like to see and we'd be happy to send you samples and a welcome kit.

Do you offer physical proofs?

The only process we offer physical proofs free-of-charge for is digital prints. Each of our other offerings involves a laborious set up. A single letterpressed piece proof demands ordering a plate, setting up the press, mixing ink, pulling a print, cleaning the press, etc. It is the same process we go through to make your actual pieces. Physical proofs can be provided for $200 and if approved that will be applied to the remainder of your balance. If you are local we can arrange to have you come by the shop as we start printing your order. We’re also happy to send photos as we start to print.

What color inks do you have?

We custom mix all our colors so you can specify your color from the Pantone Solid Uncoated guide. We also have gold and silver inks. Unlike foil, these inks will have a muted lustre rather than the shine of foil. They do provide good coverage on dark or coloured papers. We also do foil printing if your looking for a truly shiny metallic look.

Do you require a deposit?

Once we’ve agreed on the quote and projects specs we require a 50% payment to begin printing your work.

Do you offer workshops?

Not currently, but it's something we'll definitely do in the future!

Wedding specific faqs

Wedding specific faqs

Wedding specific faqs

Wedding specific faqs

Wedding specific faqs

How much do wedding invitations cost?

This question is a little difficult to answer because of all the variables that are involved with printing wedding suites. We can print everything from the save the date to the day-of pieces, which creates a wide range of cost. On average the couples and designers we work with spend anywhere from $500 to $5,000.

How far in advance should we order our stationery?

We generally take 15-20 business days to complete most orders. Sometimes there are exceptions to this when jobs are more involved and require finishing that we may not offer in-house (like beveled edges, duplexing, etc). Please check with us for most current lead times or if you feel like your job will be very involved.

Does you offer assembly?

We currently do not offer assembly for wedding suites. We do work closely with several wedding stationery designers that offer this as a service and we are happy to connect you with them.

Do you offer design services?

Not at the moment, unfortunately. It's best if you work with a designer or if you're talented enough on your own, to send me your fleshed-out artwork! And please, if you can, please send illustrator files. Canva does not compute :(.

Is there a minimum quantity/cost?

We don't have any minimums! If you needed just one print, we could do it! We charge by setup fees to accommodate this. We realize that some weddings may be smaller than others and want to be able to work with everybody!

What information do I need to provide to help you create a quote?

Typically to get an accurate quote we ask for quantity needed, how many pieces (invite, RSVP, etc.), how many colors on each piece, and if you'll be needing envelopes.

How do I begin the process of working with public?

Just say so! Send us an email or fill out our contact form. If you're local to Kansas City, we'd love to have you in the shop to work through details in person, but if not- we're pretty good at phones, and even better at email! We'll work through any questions you have, and keep you updated through-out!

Do you have samples you can send me?

Yes! Fill out the contact form with what you'd like to see and we'd be happy to send you samples and a welcome kit.