How to print on seed paper
Printing on seed paper the wrong way can damage your plantable paper and your printer. So, we’ve created a helpful guide for printing on seed paper at home with expert tips from the team.
Plantable paper printing instructions
Whether creating DIY plantable wedding invites or some seed paper business cards for your business, getting the printing right is essential.
We recommend using an inkjet printer with a top-loading gravity-fed system. This helps feed your plantable paper through the printer without damaging it. The goal here is to minimise the pressure on the paper.
By using an inkjet printer, you are also removing any heat that could damage the seeds within your paper.
Remove any dislodged seeds
Shake all your seed paper sheets to remove debris and partially embedded seeds that can damage your printer’s internal workings.
If your paper doesn’t feed into the tray try applying a small amount of pressure to the top edge of the sheet.
Other ways to print seed paper
If you don’t have access to an inkjet printer the following methods are still suitable and won’t damage any of the seeds embedded within the paper.
– Offset printing
– Using a screen printer
– Letterpress
Things to consider when printing on plantable paper
Keep your design minimal: Seed paper’s natural texture gets lost when it’s covered in ink. Leave plenty of blank space and let this unique paper shine.
Avoid small text and intricate fonts: Imperfections in the paper can make small text hard to read. Avoid tiny text and thin fonts.
