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We Know Complex Prepress Graphics

Prepress is the very detailed, vital work that happens between a graphic designer and a printing press.  Just having a beautiful design on a computer screen… Read the Rest

Deep Snow - Shop Closed

This much snow hasn’t hit Portland in years!

Some people are saying we haven’t had a downpour like this since January 1996, which lead to massive flooding in Portland in February … Read the Rest

Kids love Badges!

January 11, 2017
Kids sticker badges for Fire and Police Departments

We do more than just beer, wine, and food labels!

Since 1981, we have had a special division within our company making custom sticker badges for police and fire departments.  These badges are … Read the Rest

Water Wash Printing Plates

Water Not Solvent

For many years, one of the last remaining chemicals in our shop has been plate making solvent. In order to make high quality photo polymer printing plates, the plate material … Read the Rest

Marketing Your Craft Beer

November 11, 2016

When looking to market a craft beer, it’s assumed your beer’s going to be great. You need a different edge.

Working out what that edge is of course, can be a trick. You have to figure out what combination… Read the Rest

How important is your label?

November 6, 2016

Never judge a book by it’s cover we’ve heard time and time again. But we do, at some deeply emotional level, a cover either resonates with us or it doesn’t. The same is true of … Read the Rest

Say hello to Eric!

October 11, 2016

Eric Gorrell joins Rose City Label after years spent in the food and beverage industry. Eric cooked his way through top Seattle restaurants including Matt’s In the Market before transitioningRead the Rest