Altenew Academy · Online Class
Crafting 101 - Betterpress Plates
- Lessons
- 2 Pre-recorded Videos
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
What's in the kit?
- Wild Daisies Press Plate Set
- Billowing Flower Press Plates/Foil Plates
- Classical Sentiments Press Plate Set
Description
Welcome to the newest segment of our Crafting 101 class series! Curated specifically for those starting brand-new working with the Betterpress System and Plates, this class series will provide all the basics any newbies should know when getting started.
This class will teach us all essential things about the Betterpress System, how to use it, and basic techniques, with tips and tricks. We will also do 3 fun projects and bonus inspiration using products and techniques featured in the class. Join us in this fun craft beginner class!
In this particular class, we will explore dies - from different types of dies you can use to how to use and store them! We will also make a fun project using products featured in the class. Come join us in this fun craft beginner class!
Instructors: Kim Kesti from Spellbinders and Bridget Casey from Altenew
Class Level: Beginner
This is an independent class: Sign up and enjoy the lesson at your convenience!
- Students will enjoy lifetime access to all the class materials after signing up.
- Enjoy exclusive class content whenever, wherever, and how many times you'd like!
Class Features:
- Two in-depth, step-by-step video tutorials with exclusive projects
- Take the class at your convenience, anytime, anywhere!
- Inspiration-filled, high-quality project photos
Class Supplies (*are in included in Class Kit):
- Wild Daisies Press Plate*
- Billowing Flower Press Plates*
- Classical Sentiments Press Plates*
- BetterPress Letterpress System
- Die-Cutting Machine - Spellbinders Platinum 6
- Mystic Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set J
- Fine Watercolor Brushes
- Watercolor Tubes
- Pure Graphite Fresh Dye Ink
- Obsidian Pigment Ink
- Satin Masking Tape
- Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine
- Ultra Sticky Double Sided Tape (1 inch × 50m)
- Instant Dimension Foam Tape
- Jet Black Cardstock
- Water
- Microfiber Cloth
Lifetime access
Revisit every lesson, forever.
Downloadable resources
Printable instructions
Community
Share work in the student gallery.
About this class
Professional letterpress impressions right at home!
What you'll learn
- Set up press plates on your machine for crisp impressions.
- Apply inks on press plates evenly without smudging.
- Choose the best cotton cardstock for deep debossed texture.
- Combine letterpress designs with ink blending and watercolor.
- Hot foil with press plates for added shine and versatility.
- Craft high-end, professional card fronts in just a few steps.
How it works
Your creative journey at Altenew Academy
A simple, supportive path from first lesson to finished masterpiece.
Enroll instantly
Pick your class, check out in seconds, and get lifetime virtual access.
Watch & learn
Stream crisp HD video lessons taught by top papercraft artists. Pause, rewind, go at your pace.
Create with confidence
Follow printable guides, color maps, and cut files as you craft alongside each lesson.
Share your work
Post your finished projects in the student gallery and celebrate with fellow makers.
Your instructors
Learn from the Altenew team
This class brings together specialists in color, composition, and dimensional technique.
Bridget Casey
Educator - Altenew Academy
Bridget resides in Maine with her son and furry bestie, and has experience as a paper crafter for more than 20 years.
Kim Kesti
Cardmaker
Kim surrounds herself with positivity and has a passion for design, creativity, and sharing all things paper crafting with her community.
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