MEET CHRISTINA DRUMMOND

The Woman Behind the Press

Smiling woman leaning on desk, in green overalls and white tank, holding a coffee mug with business logo for 'Windmill Press' on it.

I still remember when I first discovered letterpress. It was a little over 10 years ago, in my final year of study. I went to an AG Ideas Conference and while I was there, I visited the Melbourne Museum of Printing and came across the art of letterpress.

From artwork setup to mixing ink to setting up and running the press itself, I fell utterly in love.

Blonde woman in white shirt and blue jeans working traditional printing press.
Woman's hands setting up traditional printing press.

2012

I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Graphic Design and began working with a Master Printer.

I was lucky enough to acquire my own 1 tonne Original Heidelberg printing press and have never looked back.

2013

I moved back to my home town with my husband and printing presses in tow.

2015

We brought our first house and in April 2016, opened our home studio and started Windmill Press.

2016

2018

I acquired a foiling Heidelberg press and expanded Windmill Press’ capabilities.

2020

When COVID-19 brought weddings and wedding shows to a sudden halt, we adapted, pivoted, and found new ways to serve our clients - through the uncertainty, creativity and resilience bloomed.

2022

We opened our online shop and began selling embossers and art prints.

I have grown my business, worked with hundreds of amazing clients, had 3 children, and more.

Since then…

I can’t wait to see what the future brings for Windmill Press and my family.

Entryway to studio for Windmill Press.
Blonde woman in purple blazer typing on computer while smiling, in front of green and floral background with neon 'W' sign.

Design…

Whether you’re looking for a full wedding stationery set or some new business cards, I am dedicated to bringing you dream design to life. At every step I will consult with you to ensure that the end result is exactly the look you had in mind.

…and Printing

At our studio, we offer the complete design-and-print package, specialize in two exquisite printing techniques: Letterpress Printing and Foil Printing, each offering a unique and luxurious finish. We also offer digital printing as an optional add-on for your stationery.

LETTERPRESS

Letterpress printing utilizes either handset type or a custom photopolymer plate to create a stunning debossed (pressed in) or embossed (pressed out) impression of images or text on paper, with or without (“blind”) ink.

Each colour used requires a separate plate and setup. Letterpress works well with medium to dark inks on lighter paper and provides a matte finish.

This technique, executed on our 1952 Original Heidelberg printing press, produces a beautiful 3D effect that invites touch.

Intentional journal mustard yellow cover with blind (no colour) blind deboss.
White save the dates for wedding in Auckland, New Zealand. Text embossed with no ink.
Wedding invitations featuring floral blind (no colour) debossed background. Text in charcoal.
Simple white thank you cards. Text in cream, background plain.
Pink and grey wedding invitation, artfully cluttered design featuring date, names, address on front card. Curved edges.
Voucher cards for The White Studio. Logo in top left corner, contact information at bottom. Lines for 'To', 'From', and 'Value.
Beige arched wedding invitation card with lilac text.
Business cards for New Zealand business 'Grace Kydd Therapist'. Blind (no colour) debossed fantails in back. Simple black text over top.
White cards blind (no colour) debossed with Kay Sera logo.
Set of co-ordinates in navy, degree symbols and apostrophes blind (no colour) debossed.
Close up of top of wedding invitation, with little birds in brown and a pink heart in between them. Blind (no colour) deboss leaves in background.
Blind (no colour) debossed compass design with waves surrouding.
Thank you card, 'Thanks' in hot pink cursive and names in blind (no colour) emboss.
Deckled edge wedding invitations. Close up on names.
Wedding invitation in black and white for wedding in Martinborough, New Zealand. Simple card with olive branch designs in right hand corners.
Simple beige and white thank you card.
Simple black and white thank you card.
Deckled edge wedding invitation for wedding in Wanaka, New Zealand. White with brown lettering. Blind (no colour) embossed tree at top.
Close up of business logo for Capricho. Blue circle with 'Purveyors of Fine Goods' printed around edge.
Pill-shaped wedding invitation cards for wedding in Martinborough, New Zealand. Blind (no colour) deboss design at top and down left side. Information in bottom right in green text.
Wedding invitation in forest green on white card. Lots of line accents, various fonts, and tree images.
Blue floral wedding invitations, florals down side of information.
Wedding invitation close-up; date in blind deboss (no colour) on left hand edge.

FOIL   

Foil printing employs a heated chase system to bond a metallic foil onto the paper, creating a stunning matte or shiny finish.

This technique also requires one colour at a time, with each colour needing a separate foil block and setup. Foil is ideal for light colours on dark paper, such as white on black.

This process is done on our 1972 Original Heidelberg printing press, resulting in a refined look that enhances the visual appeal of your projects.

Business cards for Michelle Webb Interior Design, beige cards with gold foil lettering.
Wedding invitations, card in forest green and gold foil lettering. Close up on names in cursive.
Business cards for Love Bradbury, simple white with rose gold lettering.
Business cards. Black card with black foil lettering.
Black wedding invitation card with gold foil lettering. Wedding to take place in Kingston, New Zealand.
Close up of gold foil ampersand detail on custom envelopes.
School ball invitations. Gold foil design and lettering on deep purple card.
Pink foil on blue card, business cards for Chosen Arrow, logo appears to be a cyclist.
Business cards for New Heritage. Green card with white foil lettering.
Deckled edge wedding invitations, soft blush pink paper and gold foil lettering. Wedding to take place in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Close up of cursive names at top of wedding invitation. Pink card with gold lettering.

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  • We have just opened the invites and I AM OBSESSED! They are stunnnnnnning thank you so much!!! Absolutely love them.

    Amber-Rose, NZ

  • I cried, they're so beautiful. Can't quite believe they are our wedding invitations! Thank you for everything. You've made a job I was dreading & putting off seem effortless.

    Emily, NZ

  • Thank you soooo much! The invitations have just arrived and I am literally OBSESSED! Printing is stunning and exceptional quality!

    Emma, NZ

  • We are absolutely in love, our wedding stationery is everything we hoped it would be! Thank you so much.

    Fran, NZ

  • Thank you so much for making our wedding vision come to life. I hope I'll have an excuse to use your letterpress printing services again soon!

    Michelle, NZ

  • My invites have arrived! So so happy with them thank you so much!! So appreciate all your help - you've been lovely to work with.

    Hadassah, NZ

  • We received our lovely invites. Thank you so much they are absolutely beautiful! You are very talented. Cannot wait to send them off.

    Shaye, NZ

Close up of hands feeding paper into printing press. Tattoos visible on wrist and forearm.
Close up of hands holding white paper. French tips on nails.