Bon Apetit

It’s always fun to see what’s on the menu. The fine printing no doubt makes it taste even more delicious.

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Fun with Diecutting

This is Smock’s Plymouth diecut shape on ivory 1-ply bamboo paper. Even a stack of stripped out sheets is fun to look at and play with – but only for a minute, there’s work to be done!
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Early letterpress block

Here is a piece of Harold’s metal cut ( or illustration ) collection: A bride in classic form.
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Happy October

It’s a beautiful late afternoon in autumn. Say hi to Mary sitting in the front.
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Close-up

Hey, look! A cinema shot of a lovely Vandercook gripper. It holds the sheet as the “carriage” (moving cylinder) travels across the bed. Our Vandercook has been mighty busy lately.

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Questions…

Can you guess what card Joe is printing today?

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Innards of a Vandercook

Up close and personal with our Universal 1 Vandercook press.
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Boxcar Press: Letterpress Tips on Youtube

We may be into letterpress printing & doing things the old-fashioned way around here, but we’re into modern technology, too — did you know we’re on Youtube?? We’re sharing some of the printing tips and techniques we’ve learned along the way. We’re always looking to share new ideas, too, so get in touch if you have some tips to share! The video below gives tips on how to use 1 plate to print multiple colors, but that’s just a sampling of what’s in store (so be sure to visit)! And don’t forget, we’re on Facebook & Twitter, too!