Gaze deep into the flywheel, you are getting very sleepy. The rhythmic song of the press is lulling you. Bask in the fuzzy goodness of letterpress.
Mesmerizing Letterpress
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Tag Archives: Boxcar base/plates in action
Scrub a dub
The job has been done, it was quite fun.
Now the press gets a good cleaning from the old ink.
It’s so nice that our low VOC solvent doesn’t stink!
Job of the day
Today’s job is a double-sided trifold wedding program. This lovely classic piece is printed in taupe ink on white Smock bamboo paper. Next the program will go on to be scored for smooth folding. Then it will be trimmed, inspected, packed and shipped to the happy couple. That makes us happy.
Setting up for scoring
A fine card is getting in position for scoring. The chase (metal frame) is loaded with wooden furniture and a scoring rule. When set-up is complete, the card will have a channel pressed into the paper for smooth folding.
Go, windmill press, go
Today we’re printing with the trusty Heidelberg 10×15 letterpress, nicknamed the “Windmill” because of its rotating gripper arms. Upon this super thick plush white stock we’re laying down a soft golden yellow custom ink.
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!
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.
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.
