Orientation: Want to do them all horizontally? Or, if no one else responds, then we can do them however we want.

Size: 3 7/8″ x 5 3/8″, Medium weight coaster (60pt, 1.4mm) with rounded corners or your own stock cut to size! (I can round the corners if needed)You can buy the stock from my etsy shop (or other vendors) (http://www.etsy.com/listing/71643680/125-blank-rectangular-coasters…) if you wish to use coaster stock. Due Date: Its a calendar so its time…[Read more]

Check this and make sure I got it right! The FINAL signup roster is as follows:January – Fluid InkFebruary – Ladybug PressMarch – Ren, Make Things WorkshopApril – Honizukle PressMay – Akemi NishideraJune – Ladybug PressJuly – Pink Orchid PressAugust – Ren, Make Things WorkshopSeptember – Bascule PressOctober – Quizzical PressNovember – Honizukle…[Read more]

Could you restate the final parameters for this swap (size, stock, theme, cost, etc.), and also the deadline and where to send them, when you put up the final list? It would be helpful to have everything in one spot. Thanks!

Yes, let’s divy them up. I’ll take March and I think then all the months are accounted for? Thanks Angela!

I have a galley full.  Not a complete font, but a decent array of letters… all the same font but 2 sizes and in great shape.  I’ll get photos tomorrow and post them here so you can see if it’s something you’re interested in or not.Jamie

Do we want to go ahead and just divy up the rest of the months? I will take June..

I can also do another month if necessary. I could do November.

I’ll do a second one, too, if needed. Any month that needs doing is fine.The Make Things Workshop

I’ll also do July, if no one is interested in it. (Pink Orchid Press)

The current signup roster is as follows:January – Fluid InkFebruary – Ladybug PressMarchApril – Honizukle PressMay – Akemi NishideraJuneJulyAugust – Ren, Make Things WorkshopSeptember – Bascule PressOctober – Quizzical PressNovemberDecember – Pink Orchid PressCOVER — Do we want a cover? Anyone else interested? Otherwise we will start offering up…[Read more]

I don’t mind doing 2 if you need extra people.

Hi, I’ll do May!

Hi Cindi, Thanks!  I will definitely have to try some.  I started searching, but quickly grew overwhelmed b/c I didn’t know exactly what I was looking for.  Thanks, Shauna  

My black rubber ink is very tacky and I use Gans Rubber Base Reducer. it works great.   I think VanSon also sells a version. cheers, cindi

I agree – trying to match the color using different ink is almost impossible. It’s best to use the inks already used for the job. Good luck to you!! -Sarah

Sarah! Thank you for such a nice response! I so much appreciate it as I am I’m working up the nerve to color the edges of my latest job this weekend. I experimented over last weekend and so far, I like your method best. I have considered using an airbrush, which I think would work well, but I like the idea of using the same mixed ink for the e…[Read more]

Hi Dee! Thank you!!I don’t use a matte medium first. I apply the ink with a palette knife very carefully, with the sheets nice and flush in the padding press. And then I wipe off any excess ink with a paper towel. As for the wax – it was nothing special. I actually just used a white candle and rubbed it against the edges. The letterpress ink does…[Read more]

I did end up wetting them down, and got much better ink coverage. although I left them in the bag for 2 days and some of them warped! I’m hoping when I print the other side they’ll flatten out a bit 🙂

I’ve been thinking about checking out their paper soon- I didn’t realize they did coasters too. Thanks for the tip!