About Pistachio Press
Pistachio Press was officially launched during the summer of 2007.  Founded by Rachael Hetzel, the press had been functioning informally since 2003 when Rachael drove to Ohio to buy her first letterpress.  Since then, she has accumulated several hundred pounds of type and a second letterpress.  Her printmaking background has helped to fuel her passion for paper and ink as well as equipment and design.  After moving to Rochester, New York Rachael set up her studio space at Anderson Alley and expanded her basement operation.  Pistachio Press now prints fine stationery and social invitations using both letterpress and screen-printing techniques.

Naming the Press
Pistachio Press was officially born on a NYC subway in the summer of 2007. Rachael had been trying to decide on a press name with a bit of alliteration.  After a round of brainstorming, a friend jokingly suggested Pistachio Press (since the plane they flew in on had offered pistachio biscotti) and the name clicked!

About Rachael
A native of upstate New York, Rachael currently resides in Rochester with her husband and their two dogs, Cassie (a yellow lab), and Pancake Sue (a miniature black lab mix).  In addition to running Pistachio Press, Rachael teaches art at the University of Rochester and SUNY Brockport.

Elsewhere on the web:
Pistachio Press Etsy site
Rachael's blog
Rachael's artwork

© 2007 Pistachio Press