General Info

Artisan2 Incorporated is the premier specialty finisher in the Washington DC metro area. Building on a 40 year history, and ramping up under new ownership over the past few years to better serve the needs of our more interactive world, we offer unparalleled customer service and, of course, the finest foil stamping, die cutting, embossing, hand-finishing and fulfillment in the region. [ More about our capabilities ]Jay Harkey, energetic president and owner of Artisan2 since 2006, has 25 years of printing sales experience, and oversees a tight staff of the the most knowledgeable craftsman, most diligent support staff, and most amenable customer support personnel you'll find anywhere -- all focused on quality service. [ More about our team ]Catering to printers and designers from micro to mega, Artisan2 is a "hands-on" shop collaborating with its customers to insure that projects work from both a technical and logistical standpoint. We thoroughly review and analyze project needs, and will offer sound advice -- born of thousands of successful projects -- so that the end product fold, fits, and shines as intended. Our intimate relationships with die-makers, paper houses, and all manner of supporting services affords customers the peace of mind in knowing that all components will come together and deliver where and when needed. [ Check out our gallery ]With our vast range of in-stock dies and foils -- we can provide quick turnarounds, but our true value to customers comes in assisting in the design process. By calling on us early in the design stage, we will work with designers to make the project feasible, but more importantly, suggest ways to enhance it further. If economy is your goal, we will offer ways to save on stocks or techniques. [ Tips and suggestions ]