tympan paper for 8×12 c&p

Hey there! In a pinch, you can use tyvek (like priority mail envelopes from the post office) . . .

You don’t necessarily need to used oiled tympan paper… I use a lot of brown paper as well as mylar bought in rolls. It works just fine and is much cheaper!

what type of mylar do you use? I’m open to something different just want it to fit nicely on the press

It’s not exactly what they teach in letterpress school, but I like to use graph paper. It provides horizontal and vertical lines that are so helpful when I’m registering. I have tympan paper laying around, but graph paper (with proper packing) seems to works well for me. I use a nice clean sheet every time. It’s very inexpensive and it goes into the recycle bin when I’m done with each job.I’m actually curious about using Mylar. Graph paper works, so I haven’t picked any up yet.

this should work: http://www.dickblick.com/products/dura-lar-clear-acetate-alternative/

NA Graphics carries a bunch of tympan paper, try them at http://order.nagraph.com/tympan-press-packing.html.

what size sheets do you need, i have a large roll of tympan paper. i can sell you some.

Larry 

I’m a total newbie but I use butcher paper. At the grocery store I just ask for a couple meters and they are happy to give it to me… for free. And it’s the perfect width!

Hi Rajshel

If you are still in need of Tympan Paper, I have a large roll, 18″ wide that I am selling very cheap. It comes with the paper holder/cutter. I have photographs to view.

Ken

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