Ladies of Letterpress | Catherine Johnson | Activity https://ladiesofletterpress.com/members/catherinejohnson/activity/ Activity feed for Catherine Johnson. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:22:04 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 08e6e6c2acdd390045e801c061b912c0 Catherine Johnson replied to the topic Letterpress "machine" in the forum Design Side https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/letterpress-machine/#post-2636 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:28:16 -0400 I have this contraption, just got it a few days ago, and let me say – it is certainly not easy to use! The finished effect, once mastered, is great for greetings cards, tags etc, but it does take a lot of trial and error to get it right.It uses regular photopolymer plates. I am also experimenting with the Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks, as the ink…[Read more]

]]> 57f5cf7b4815ee8af41e6faf335300c1 Catherine Johnson replied to the topic Has anyone tried Caligo ink?? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/has-anyone-tried-caligo-ink/#post-2597 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:15:47 -0400 Hi,I know this was posted a while back, but would like to ask the same question. I think I’ll grab a tub and try it out…

]]> c2b594567ea1e54d64dbc50fd6efffe2 Catherine Johnson replied to the topic clearbags-what do you think of the biodegradable bags? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/clearbags-what-do-you-think-of-the-biodegradable-bags/#post-2632 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:13:29 -0400 Have you thought about using paper bags for your cards?I know it’s no good for display, but when shipping, you could pop the card in a re-cycled paper bag that’s breathable, will protect the card and won’t shrivel in the sun!I also use a seperate set of display cards for stalls and take orders for delivery at a later date. Sell them at a slightly…[Read more]

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