Altenew Class Crafting 101 - Betterpress Plates

Altenew Academy · Online Class

Crafting 101 - Betterpress Plates

Name: Crafting 101 - Betterpress Plates
Brand: Altenew
SKU: ALT10834BN
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (19 reviews)

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

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!

Curious about achieving crisp, elegant letterpress impressions on your paper crafts? Step into the world of BetterPress Plates and master beautiful raised, inked details effortlessly!

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.

Crafting 101 - Betterpress Plates class schedule

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior card making experience to take an on-demand class?

Not at all. Each lesson walks you through techniques, making these classes beginner-friendly while offering fresh inspiration for experienced crafters.

How do on-demand classes work?

On-demand classes feature pre-recorded video lessons ranging from 1 to 10 lessons focused on specific techniques or creative themes. Once enrolled, you can log into your Altenew Academy account and learn at your own pace.

Is there a set schedule I need to follow?

No. On-demand classes are completely self-paced. You can pause, rewind, rewatch, and fit your crafting journey into your personal schedule whenever inspiration strikes.

How long will I have access to the class material?

You receive lifetime virtual access upon enrollment. The video lessons and downloadable resources stay in your Altenew Academy account so you can revisit them whenever you like.

What is the difference between Class Pass Only and Class Pass + Kit options?

The Class Pass Only option gives you full digital access to all pre-recorded video lessons and downloadable guides. If you want supplies delivered to your door, choose the Class Pass + Kit option to receive the curated materials needed to craft right along with the instructor.

What makers say

Loved by Altenew Academy students

Reviews from across our classes.

5.0

19 ratings

Gorgeous Plates

I'm so excited to further my skills by learning to use Better Press plates. This class is going to be great.

Perfect,

I really enjoyed the classes! The better press plates are gorgeous!

Great introduction

It was a great introduction to the use of press plates. They produce great images that are almost foolproof. I liked seeing the versatility that Bridget added.

I don't have a Better Press yet, but I got this class so I can see more about how it works and if it is a good fit for me.

Good Basics on the BetterPress

This class will give you a good understanding of what the BetterPress system is and does. I received the system for Christmas and wanted to see the very basics of how it works so I could start out getting good results with less frustration and this class is perfect for that.

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