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Monthly Archives: September 2011
To clean the presses
Some like a squirty solvent bottle, some like a little red one. No matter which one is preferred they are trusty helpers.
A Sublime Poster Project
Today on the Vandercook Universal 1 we printed a commemorative poster for the Penrod Arts Fair in Indianapolis. This utterly charming piece features a dapper gentleman that counterpoints the bold graphics. Love it!
In the finishing department
Jennifer inspects cards with speedy hands and a keen eye for the best of the best.
BITS: Multiple Color Printing
The Boxcar Institute Training Series (aka BITS) is filled with helpful tips and tricks — check out one of our latest videos for tips on how you can get the most use out of one plate.
Read This
Letterpress printer Jake means what he says! Tip o’ the hat to you, reader.
Letterpress Coasters from Boxcar Press
We’re diggin’ these coasters we recently printed for the shop – check ’em out!
Candid Shot
Not really, I think Mike detected me while I tried to be invisible taking people pictures. He is consulting with Harold while Lour runs in front.
Making Fine Things
Here is a close-up of the Bella Figura Typology design letterpress printed in amethyst and chartreuse inks, a crisp slice of letterpress!
The World of IT
Up the stairs, behind the giant red door, is the world of our IT department. They are a friendly bunch and love visitors in their spacious loft. Here’s a joke wild Sam told me: Tow VB (Visual Basic) programmers walk into a bar. The first person turns to the second and says, “What type of beer do you want?” The second one says, “What’s a type?”
We laughed and laughed and finally simmered down with a round at their espresso-puter. What a great bunch!
