Greg peels a plate off the washout unit on the platemaker. In the water are brushes that have taken off non-inking areas of the plate.
Field trip to Platemaking
2
Tag Archives: letterpress shop
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!
Happy October
It’s a beautiful late afternoon in autumn. Say hi to Mary sitting in the front.
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.
Questions…
Can you guess what card Joe is printing today?
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!
Heidelberg Offset
Brian cleans an offset press, showing it who’s da bowss!
In Syracuse
The leaves are just starting to change colors, the air has been a bit nippy. Autumn is creeping in and holiday themes are popping up here and there now. It’s almost undeniable sweater season.
Mesmerizing Letterpress
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.
Secret Treasures of a Printshop
Geometry of a vast ceiling + special effects found in the recycle bin. With open eyes, many treasures are to be found.
