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Comment on A day in our letterpress shop: Panoramic Bella Figura by admin

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:21:05 +0000

Yes, you can order through either company! We always will make a recommendation on which brand would best fit your needs (whether it be us, Bella Figura or Smock), so just let us know what you’re looking for!

Comment on L Letterpress Printing Techniques from Boxcar Press by Laureen

Laureen — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:46:04 +0000

Thanks for these fantastic tips!!! I have a printmaking background and was wondering whether you could use printmaking inks? And also whether soaking the paper just like when you are preparing to print on a roll press in printmaking helps the registration or ink and embossing?

Comment on A Facelift For Brittle Photopolymer Plates by Andre Chaves

Andre Chaves — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:39:01 +0000

I believe the curling is made worse if the plate is left exposed to fluorescent light. Generally I simply put it in the drying rack of the photopolymer platemaker for 4 minutes and the warmth will make it more pliable. The I simply place it on the magnetic base and leave it there overnight or use it if I need.

Comment on Letterpress love: 10 favorite letterpress cards for valentine’s day by Miriam Sitz

Miriam Sitz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:28:50 +0000

My first letterpress valentine. Used wooden type. The image is on my mostly-bare but up-and-coming website: http://www.tinderboxgoods.com/?attachment_id=27
Happy Valentine’s Day! -MS

Comment on A day in our letterpress shop: Panoramic Bella Figura by Laurie Petruccelli

Laurie Petruccelli — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:32:27 +0000

Hi, does this mean we can order through you or through Bella Figura?

Comment on BOXCAR TALK WITH IVAN GULKOV by John T. Wagner

John T. Wagner — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:14:21 +0000

Ivan, I am an old “Real Printer/Letter Press Operator. I congragulate you. You have mastered what once had been a very good trade. I apprenticed on a Chandler & Price Platen Press but ran many others, up to a Meile 00 Cylinder Magazine Press. I have also read several Books about Siberia. You have all of my respect. I will purchase something from you later. I know where there are some “very old Letter Press Instruction Books. I think I could barrow a few for you. John T. Wagner, Pickerington, Ohio wagner nd@aol.com.
Pickerington is close to Columbus, Ohio. South East of I-270 & I-70 East.

Comment on Letterpress love: 10 favorite letterpress cards for valentine’s day by The Boxcar Press Holiday Gift Guide: 22 Gifts for a Letterpress Printer at Boxcar Press – Us

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:41:13 +0000

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Comment on L Letterpress Printing Techniques from Boxcar Press by Confessions of a Craft-shopaholic: L Letterpress | Craftulous

Confessions of a Craft-shopaholic: L Letterpress | Craftulous — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:48:39 +0000

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Comment on A Facelift For Brittle Photopolymer Plates by admin

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:37:06 +0000

Great idea — thanks Shayna!

Comment on A Facelift For Brittle Photopolymer Plates by SteelPetalPress

SteelPetalPress — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:38:28 +0000

If my plates are starting to curl I place them in a zip lock bag with a wet paper towel over night. The next day they’re much more pliable and ready to print! Some of my plates are more prone to curling than others, those I just always store in the ziplock with a towel if I use them multiple times.