Commissions Since 1999 Springtide Press has provided graphic design and letterpress printing for clients and specializes in working collaboratively with graphic designers and artists. Work can be completed using our large collection of metal and wood type as well as vintage cuts, borders and ornaments. We also have on-site platemaking services available which allows us to print from digital files with photopolymer plates. The Press also participates in collaborative projects by invitation, from print exchanges to editioned artists books.