The newest idea I’ve had for modern antique hipness: letterpressed gummed labels. Lick and stick your very own address labels to all of your epistles, correspondence and missives.
Wood Type Now Organized!
I was perfectly happy to have my wood type organized by letter, which meant that you’d have to dig through several cases to find similar typefaces for proper typesetting, but was a quick and easy organizational principle. Amazingly enough, one of my renters and letterpress compatriots told me he loved doing that kind of work, so we now have a full cabinet (and some plastic bins) full of wood type organized by typeface.
What wonders! I’ll be able to fit in the new wood type I got from friends who went to Brimfield Antique Market a couple weeks ago and decided I didn’t have enough.
Antique Tunes for Antique Printing
Got some music equipment up in the studio. Since I’m that age, component stereo is the only way to go. Spare integrated amp, old AM/FM tuner, free speakers and a $10 Salvation Army disc changer and we’re ready to jam.
Private Photopolymer Class! Contact to Book Your Own
Sunday I taught a custom photopolymer class to someone who was looking to learn how to run two-color production work on the Vandercook using digitally-designed plates from Boxcar Press. It went swimmingly; we got 124 invitations printed in PANTONE 690 and blind emboss, and covered everything needed to mix the ink, run the press, keep the space tidy and clean up afterward. Contact me if you’re interested in doing the same.
Panoramic Photos of the Completed Space
Take a look around! Here are two panos of the space now that most stuff has been organized. Watch out: the original files are pretty big!
Studio Almost Complete
The final touches are going in to the studio, the wood type will be organized and I’m getting an air mover next week to hopefully help beat the heat. Here are a few photos of the lino carving class I had last Sunday.
Images of the New Reflex Studio
Just a quick post with some images of the new studio in its workable setup. Some tweaks may happen in the next couple weeks, but I’m pretty happy with the way things are set up.
Final Kitting Out at Letterpress Things
Yesterday I had a nice chat with John Barrett of Letterpress Things as we loaded some equipment and supplies into my car. The final pieces are in place, and Reflex Letterpress is kitted out. Father’s Day letterpress class ahead on Sunday, there’s still time to register at Albertine Press.
C&P Cutter Arrived Friday
Yesterday the 23″ Chandler & Price paper cutter arrived from North Adams. Thanks to Maker’s Mill there for the opportunity to purchase this. Ready to cut large paper into small paper!
