Instead of cutting a block or making a polymer plate, Bennett Holzworth used paper doilies from the local craft store to create a pattern to print letterpress. The doilies were glued 5 high, varnished, mounted on a board to make them type high, and then he cut a design in the middle of the doily. You can see photos of the entire process, from doily package to layout to final print, here.
FPO is a really interesting site. I’d love to see one of your print runs included.