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Letterpress Conference in One Month!

We can hardly believe that, in fewer than 30 days, we'll be coming together in Asheville for some serious printerly professional development! The second-ever Ladies of Letterpress Conference is happening August 2-5. Come on down to hear the excellent panelists and speakers, and for a tour of Asheville's finest letterpress shops, a bigger at better Printers' Fair, movies, dancin', shop talk, and the best food…

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Posted on July 3, 2012 at 11:09am

Ladies of Letterpress + Mohawk Paper

We are thrilled to team up with Mohawk Paper for our very first all-LOLP project! By now, you must have received an email asking "What Will You Make Today?" All you have to do is follow the link in that email to select your paper, and then design and print 10 note cards. Two go to Mohawk, and you keep the rest to bring to the conference and exchange! The whole set will be revealed at the conference in August as…

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Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:38am — 1 Comment

Ladies of Letterpress at the National Stationery Show

In just over a week, Ladies of Letterpress will be making their third appearance at the National Stationery Show in New York City. Come visit us if you're showing or attending--you'll find our beautiful booths at 2274-80. The exhibitors this year are:…

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Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:23am

Conference Update!

We have so many exciting things planned for the upcoming conference--and I'm mostly excited to hear the presentations our many expert panelists! Check out the lineup so far:

Keynote: Abigail Rorer, proprietor of The…

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Posted on April 19, 2012 at 2:18pm

HOW Conference Winner!

Congratulations to Lady Letterpress printer, Kate of Pickett's Press, our winner for the HOW Conference contest! She wins a free spot to attend this amazing design industry conference by registering to be a paying member of Ladies of Letterpress.

Kate will be on her way to Boston June 21st, where, in her words (which we totally agree with!) she will "view this conference as an invaluable experience to gain inspiration from our peers, knowledge about upcoming trends, and advice from…

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Posted on April 16, 2012 at 12:30pm

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A Special Message from our Friends at APA (apa-printing.org)

Check out the APA Wayzgoose in Phoenix this June 6, 7, 8, and 9! These four days will include classes, a full day of talks and presentations (including one by Ladies of Letterpress' own Kseniya Thomas), and the nationally famous swap meet featuring letterpress supplies, equipment, and type you don't have yet. See the website for program info and details!The Amalgamated Printers’…See More

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Kseniya: Thomas-Printers replied to Barbara Jean Yaple's discussion A short "Hello", if I may

"Thank you so much for joining! Sounds like you have the making of an excellent letterpress shop. :)"

May 11

Kseniya: Thomas-Printers and Josh Bonnenberg are now friends

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Kseniya: Thomas-Printers posted a discussion

New Type on the Cob Classes Added!

We’ve added two new classes: 4-Up with a Side of Bearers with Marnie Powers-Torrey and Claire Taylor from Red Butte Press at the University of Utah, and Commercial Platen Press Printing with LoLP’s own Kseniya Thomas! Marnie and Claire will, in two short sessions, take you from setting type to printing a booklet on one of Printers Hall’s venerable handpresses, and Kseniya will teach you, in one even shorter session, how to get a job with a deadline up and running on a platen press. Read more…See More

Apr 9

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Kseniya: Thomas-Printers replied to Bunny Bear Press's discussion Printing on Stardream HELP

"It looks like too much ink is the problem; I use very little (we use rubber base also), with very soft packing so the plate really sinks in. The back of the sheet bruises because of the soft packing, but this is the best way I've found to avoid…"

Mar 31

Kseniya: Thomas-Printers replied to Reka Juhasz's discussion card edge painting

"My advice is to hire a pro! I've used Hodgins Engraving as well as On the Edge Gilding Services."

Mar 23

Kseniya: Thomas-Printers replied to Bryan Hutcheson's discussion Did I just crash the party?

"No taboos to break Bryan--we have about 70 menfolk who are members! So big welcomes."

Mar 23

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Make/model of press(es)?: Thomas-Printers

Press or Business Name: www.thomas-printers.com

Website:: http://2002

Printing for How Long?: Chandler + Price NS 12x18; C+P NS 10x15; C+P OS 8x12; Kelsey 5x8

Services Offered in Addition to Letterpress?: Design, Bookbinding, Die-Cutting

Apprentices or Interns Welcome?: Absolutely, Contact Me for Details

About Me:: I'm the owner of Thomas-Printers, a letterpress and design shop, and YonderYest, a letterpress wedding invitation company, in Carlisle, PA. I print for companies, designers, individuals, and myself.

I was first introduced to letterpress printing while an apprentice at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany, where they have many fabulous flatbed presses not really available here. When I returned to the US, after a bit of moving around, I opened Thomas-Printers; my three platen presses date from the early 20th century.

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At 1:09pm on June 26, 2012, Megan Rademacher said…: Thanks for the welcome! I'm super excited to be apart of the Ladies of Letterpress.

At 10:53am on June 11, 2012, Kristine Arellano said…: Thanks for the warm welcome!
I learned in Munich at Fliegenkopf.
http://www.fliegenkopf-muenchen.de/

At 7:40am on December 6, 2011, Willie Trent said…: Hi, sorry it took so long.

At 3:21pm on January 31, 2011, Samantha Urbanick said…: Aw, thank you! Still waiting for an email back about my offer. The press is at The Arm in Brooklyn, and they had that crazy snowstorm, so I think that's why it's taking so long. Not sure if they've re-opened. They don't have a phone number, either. So, yes, keep those fingers crossed.

At 8:09pm on January 17, 2011, Erin Morris said…: Kseniya,

Thank you soo much for your kind note about my book. It means so much to get positive feed back from people who are working in the field and making it happen! I was so pleased when I talked to Eileen and she told me how much you liked it. I'd love to sell you one of the edition.

I might also pick your brain in the near future about going abroad. My boyfriend and I are starting to think about post-graduation plans and time in Germany might be on the list.

Thanks again. It means so much to me.

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At 6:25pm on December 14, 2010, Shelby Montross said…: Thanks! People seem to like them, they are selling quick.

At 11:40am on November 19, 2010, Hire A PrinterTravis Friedrich said…: Thanks Kseniya! Glad you like it.

At 7:12pm on November 4, 2010, Allison Baer said…: Thanks for looking. The drawers look so pretty on the outside.....but horror of horrors....when I moved into my new studio, someone tipped one of my type cases on its side....everyone froze when we heard the sounds of cascading lead bits hitting the floor.