Count me in!

I just saw this on my paper source newsletter email and came here to see what people thought! I think it’s okay- but it will probably add a little pollution to the real craft of letterpress. It’ll be interesting to see what the consensus is.

memorial day as the cut off? labor day as the due date?

Hello,So far we are up to 18 on this swap. Any ideas on the cut off date? I’m trying to make this easy for all of us.

Please count me in too!

I’m in too.

Yes, the adhesive plates are slightly less slightly less expensive than the metal-backed, but buying the adhesive sheets for them might add up to about the same price. I’m not sure about the price difference between the magnetic vs. aluminum bases.

thanks for great advice, you bring up many good points! is adhesive less expensive than metal polymer plates?

Oh, I get my plates (and the base) from Boxcar Press.

I started out with metal backed plates and magnetic bases at school, but I’ve switched to using sticky-backed plates on an aluminum base now. I just find them easier to make small adjustments, since they don’t ‘smack’ down onto the base, and I like being able to see through them when putting them in place. I also like the flexibility of the…[Read more]

You can buy them direct from Bunting Magnetics, but I ordered mine from Fritz at NA Graphics because I like to help out small businesses. I’m pretty sure the base ships direct from Bunting. The size I use is 6″ x 9″. It works for almost all my needs.

thanks for your reply, this is what i prefer but i have only used magnetic with metal once. where did you get your base? does it have measurements on it?many thanks.

Hi all,FYI Labor Day is Sept. 6 this year. I would like to have you mail me your postcards that week (or sooner if you want). Please send $5.00 to cover the mailing cost back to you. I will use the flat rate priority box which currently is $4.95. The extra nickle is to help defray postage costs for some of our members that don’t reside in the…[Read more]

My vote is for a magnetic base with steel back plates. Good luck!

Count me in, Camille!I LOVE postcards!

I might be in for this- depending on the time my new press arrives… (ahem, camille)! Is there going to be a deadline for entries so we know a quantity? Are we sending to everyone involved or just a limited few?Great idea!

count me in!

so, i left a set of cards in one of the ecobags in the car for a couple of days and it seems to be fine. maybe it’s just when the bags are stacked together? i don’t know. i actually ordered the dang things again but may regret it. 😉

Me too!! After Labor Day rocks this swap….kind of like a school essay….what did you do this summer….but extremely more fun. Here in Minnesota, there are some very good resources to show case our talents. I will work on contacting MCAD, Mpls. Book Arts, the University of MN, etc. Any and all suggestions are completely welcome.My direct email…[Read more]

yeah, right after labor day is perfect!