https://ladiesofletterpress.com/members/caseymcgarr/activity/ Activity feed for Casey McGarr. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:22:04 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a2c016a91c4c8372b8cb404728b72838 https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/help-getting-my-new-press-running/#post-4348 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 14:58:12 -0400 I prefer oil based ink, I will use mineral spirits to wash up the ink and go on press with another color. Rubber base ink can remain open on press without drying but I clean mine up when finished printing, personal preference.Simple green spray bottle works really good for cleaning off the grim, wear gloves. Yes, after you’ve removed the grim then…[Read more]

]]> fd208cf515dc72e9f624ad9f2ce7613c https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/help-getting-my-new-press-running/#post-4346 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 15:22:43 -0400 Rollers: Advanced Roller, (951) 272-3010, office@advancedroller.com and you order trucks from them also.Ink: Oldham Ink Group, kbooth@oldhamgroup.com, (817) 554-0041. Talk to Kurt, I’ve been buying oil based ink from them for the past 12 years.Mixing Ink: Your Uncoated Pantone book will show the mix in parts (left side) and percentages (right sid…[Read more]

]]> be051ac42064937daf7ec04f57bafecd https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/it-s-time-for-another-letterpress-swap/#post-4254 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:34:54 -0400 Sound great, I’m in!

]]> b21798fd86b9b40fd9e47a114b1bb7cc https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/ink-1/#post-4192 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:41:10 -0400 I’ve used Oldham Ink for 10 years, great customer service. Tell them Inky Lips Press was the referral and your using the ink for letterpress printing.Ask for Kurt or Deborah4333 Cambridge RdFort Worth TX 76155United States

]]> 76b1201ff03e52b2fe05171cc764acd2 https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/halftone-help/#post-3926 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:07:46 -0400 When I’ve sent out files for film to make photopolymer plates I instruct the output bureau the line screen needed. There are tutorials on converting image files in Photoshop to halftones.

]]> 467f3b4c840f27dc2a24b9c2d93cf352 https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/stamp-logo-on-back-of-invitations/#post-3154 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:54:49 -0400 Shouldn’t print your logo since it’s considered commercial work or paid work. If it’s for a non-profit then absolutely negotiate an information line for printing.

]]> 4ed5df3efa552b659bcef7536d333e2c https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/what-s-the-best-type-of-container-to-store-mixed-rubber-based-ink-in/#post-3089 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:52:22 -0400 I use 8oz paper cups and label the PMS color with a Sharpie. The ink stays good for a long time.

]]> e240e585b9a35403bc915ffa166310be https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/what-to-do-with-type-and-identification/#post-3156 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:50:37 -0400 For wood type I suggest Rob Roy Kelly’s book on wood type. For metal type check out American Metal Typefaces

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