Hi Jane,I like to dampen paper and do it the way I learned in a Japanese woodblock class.  I cut down a big sheet of chip board/binder board/davey board (thinner BB  works best and NOT the acid free which is reluctant to take up the water) into sizes larger than my printing papers.  Then I take the stack of binder board/davey board and dip each on…[Read more]

Count me in!  I can make the June 1 deadline but am happy to extend it as well.  I’m excited, but must warn you that my offering will be humble!Thanks,Joy Ragland

Hi! If there is still space I would love to participate! If I understand correctly the exchange has changed from Alphabet coasters to notecards and gift tags? I’m willing to do either.

I love this idea but I cannot get them done by June 1. How about August 1? Anyone who can get them done early could, but maybe more than just me needs some more time?If the deadline can be extended, then I am in.Ren

If this is happening I would like to participate. Please let me know when the dust settles.

OKAY FINAL SWAP DETAILS:Note cards & gift tagsRules: note cards go in an envelope -they can be 4 bar or a-2 (or similar) please include envelopes which you may print on if you like! They can be flat or folded, and they do not have to be the same aka you can send 6 different per set or 6 all the same per set.No theme is required – your cards can be…[Read more]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful response, Barbara!

Hello.  I’d love to be involved in a swap.  I have never done one before.  I can see there has been an ongoing discussion here.  Has there been a final verdict and where will we find guidelines etc?Thanks.

Hi Cory,  Back in “Ye Olden Days”, I owned a commercial printing plant, and had open and automatic platens, and cylinders—Miehle and Kelly “B”. In terms of a smaller shop, it is hard to argue with history, and at one time over 95% of the job shops in this country were equipped with C&P Gordons. They are not as well constructed as a Kluge, in…[Read more]

Hi Ladies,  Thanks for responding. I’ve got two Ludlow composing sticks coming from eBay; however, sadly, heritage press is a continent away. A few years ago I rode a motorcycle from home (65 miles north of Seattle) to N. Carolina–it’s a huge Country, and I just can’t imagine how I would get a Lino all the way out here. Shipping would be…[Read more]

The last time I visited Crayton -Heritage Letterpress, they had a Linotype, possibly two, that needed a new home. Not sure what model it is, but you might want to get in touch – http://heritageletterpress.com/. Space is definitely the issue! If I had the space, it would have come home with me in a heartbeat.

Thanks TiffanyHave adjusted packing seems to have made a differenceJane

Hi Tiffany,I’m definitely interested. I sent you a friend request so that we could chat about this via email. Hope to hear from you soon!Karolina

Thanks! That’s helpful. With a tabletop hand press, you won’t get as deep an impression as you could with a platen stand-alone press. I have never used an Adana, but I know the mechanism for closing the platen is different than my C&P Pilot. I definitely think experimenting with packing (I think you want hard packing for a crisp, deep impression)…[Read more]

HiWe are using an Adana 8x 5 hand press, we get good print but want a deep print especially with solid coverage.  We are only printing business card size on cranes letters 600gsm cardJane

Really hoping to get this lovely press out of our basement and of use to someone. Again, definitely a bit more open on the price. Let me know if you’re looking for a Pilot. Perhaps my caveats make things sound worse than they are …? 

What kind of press are you using? What size is your printed area? You won’t get much of an impression depth if you’re printing a large area on a small press. Usually you’re limited to about 1/4-1/3 of your base size in order to get a decent print, especially if you want an impression. I have only dampened Lettra in order to get better inking…[Read more]

Wow! A Ludlow! I have never seen one in person, only on Youtube. How exciting!