Estienne / Materials & finishes

A world beneath
your fingertips.

Follow the paper. Watch the impression. Discover what makes each surface its own.

01 / Cotton & fibre

Start with
the feeling.

Soft fibres. A generous hand. Look closely at the surface before choosing what it will become.

02 / Weight & layers

Substance,
in profile.

A sheet becomes an object through its thickness, stiffness and edge. Compare the stocks together, in the light.

03 / Grain & texture

Let the light
do the talking.

Fine laid lines and woven textures catch the light differently. Smoothness, tooth and grain change the impression.

04 / Colour

A quieter
kind of colour.

Warm ivory, soft white, charcoal and muted tones. We review your colour and paper combination before making.

05 / Shape & silhouette

Beyond
the rectangle.

Rounded corners, circles and sculpted outlines give a piece its own silhouette. Custom shapes are reviewed for feasibility.

06 / Printed colour

Watch a design
meet the sheet.

The first pass brings ink and paper together. Your artwork, colour and chosen stock are reviewed as one.

07 / Letterpress

An impression
you can feel.

Pressure leaves a recessed, inked impression. The depth and detail depend on the stock and the design.

08 / Hot foil

A flash
of possibility.

A heated die transfers foil onto the surface. A small detail can change as you turn the card towards the light.

09 / Relief & edges

Consider
every dimension.

Emboss rises. Deboss sinks. A painted edge brings colour to the profile. We confirm which combinations suit your piece.