October is about half done…I will make the deadline, no worries. This is really fun, but it does make me wonder why there is such a thing as a postcard-size coaster; I had never seen one before. Giant beer steins? Maybe I just don’t get out enough. :-/

I’m done. I sent them out and you should have them on Monday.Let me know if anyone is dropping out; I’ll be able to do another one fairly quickly.This was great fun!Thanks.Ren

How is everyone doing on the swap?Remember deadline goal is to have them shipped to me by November 30th (though you  may ship them to me early if you get done early! Let me know if you have any issues or wont be able to complete your month. Angela

Amos is just one of those folks any printer can learn a bunch from. Or, that’s what I think! Cheers!

I usually get it nearby at Dick Blick art supply.  Xpedx too.  Or even check Uline.com   The 14pt is probably what you want.  Anything thicker is a bitch to turn through the press.

Hi JillI am in the Chicago area and could teach you.  I have a tabletop as well as a floor platen.  Feel free to shoot me an email if interested hello(at)paperstories(dot)com.  There are also many places around Chicago that you could take classes if you are more interested in a group environment.  

I was also going to suggest a paper guillotine, but Amanda beat me to it! I would advise getting a paper-cutter with either a curved blade (like this: http://www.amazon.com/Swingline-ClassicCut-Ingento-Guillotine-Trimm…) or ones with a rotary blade (http://www.amazon.com/12210-Bidex-heavy-duty-rotary-trimmer/dp/B000…) that you swipe back and…[Read more]

Ashley I am looking to cut straight edges for now.Amanda, that looks like a great machine! Perfect for cutting really large quantities. It’s exactly what I need, now to save some $$ Thanks

I think two tons of pressure would be a bit overkill for letterpress! Pulling an impression doesn’t require all that much pressure. The heavy debossing you see on most letterpress printed objects is actually a fairly modern trend, and most older letterpress printing presses needed to be adjusted in order to achieve this effect! I’m sorry I can’t…[Read more]

we just snagged this on craigslist:http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Commercial-Stack-Cutter-PRE7000E/dp/B0006VNRZI/ref=pd_ybh_1?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0SPWMRV3C1DJN98M00JFseems like it will do the trick. i bet you can find it for less elsewhere.

Are you looking to cut straight edges or do die-cuts?

Kseniya, thank you. I would appreciate any photos as I’ve never seen it done, thank you!Mary 

Your C&P can do this! Just take care to protect the platen and press bed from being marked by the die; as it cuts, the cutting rule will be pushed back and can make marks on your bed. Put a piece of red press board behind the die so that the rule of the die won’t leave a mark when you’re cutting. You don’t need a whole jacket–a piece of shim…[Read more]

I don’t know this for sure, but it would *seem* to me that any platen press can die cut. Let me know what you find out! Also, you can have things die cut for you; it’s very inexpensive. See if you can find a local bindery. Good luck!Sarah

I’m not even sure if i my press can do this. I don’t have a die jacket. Thanks for the suggeston of Atlas – i’m off to see what they offer!Mary